Rosewater Toner Color Palette
#FBF2F0 · #EFC7C4 · #C9908E · #6B3A38
Use #FBF2F0 as the background. Use #EFC7C4 as the primary accent. Use #C9908E as secondary. Use #6B3A38 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Rosewater Toner — pastel, warm, royal, vintage.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Rosewater Toner color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 90.3% | 251, 242, 240 | 0%, 4%, 4%, 2% | 11°, 58%, 96% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 63.2% | 239, 199, 196 | 0%, 17%, 18%, 6% | 4°, 57%, 85% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 34.3% | 201, 144, 142 | 0%, 28%, 29%, 21% | 2°, 35%, 67% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 6.4% | 107, 58, 56 | 0%, 46%, 48%, 58% | 2°, 31%, 32% |
Rosewater Toner Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Rosewater Toner palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Rosewater Toner Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6B3A38 on #FBF2F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.33:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #FBF2F0 on #6B3A38 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.33:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #6B3A38 on #EFC7C4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.96:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #EFC7C4 on #6B3A38 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.96:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #6B3A38 on #C9908E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.44:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #C9908E on #6B3A38 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.44:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #C9908E on #FBF2F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.42:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FBF2F0 on #C9908E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.42:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C9908E on #EFC7C4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.73:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #EFC7C4 on #C9908E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.73:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #EFC7C4 on #FBF2F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.40:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FBF2F0 on #EFC7C4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.40:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Rosewater Toner palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Rosewater Toner
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #EFC7C4 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #EFC7C4 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Rosewater Toner Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #EFC7C4 for small UI elements on #FBF2F0 — at 1.4:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #6B3A38 — 8.3:1 against #FBF2F0 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #C9908E behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Rosewater Toner Color Scheme
To use this Rosewater Toner color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'} Web Design Tip
Use #FBF2F0 for the main background and #EFC7C4 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #6B3A38 and #FBF2F0 is 8.33:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Rosewater Toner Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Rosewater Toner color palette?
The Rosewater Toner palette contains #FBF2F0, #EFC7C4, #C9908E, #6B3A38. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Rosewater Toner color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #6B3A38 on #FBF2F0 reaches 8.3:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Rosewater Toner palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #87D8DE, #EBDBC7, #171311 extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Rosewater Toner palette create?
Rosewater Toner reads as pastel, warm, royal. Gently saturated red drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated red — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Rosewater Toner color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Rosewater Toner palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Rosewater Toner palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Rosewater Toner's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.