Rose Gold #B76E79
Rose gold, shown here as hex #B76E79, is a muted pink with a warm, coppery base. Medium in lightness and moderate in saturation, it stands in for the pinkish metal made from gold and copper. As a flat color it reads soft and dusty, and it is familiar from jewelry, watches, phones and wedding decor.
A flat hex can only approximate rose gold, because the real alloy's look depends on shine and lighting. #B76E79 is a common flat value; designers often use gradients or foil to suggest the metallic finish.
| HEX | #B76E79 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(183, 110, 121) | |
| HSL | hsl(351, 34%, 57%) | |
| HSV | hsv(351, 40%, 72%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 40%, 34%, 28%) |
Text on Rose Gold
Black text reads better on Rose Gold. Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula: 4.5:1 passes AA for body text, 3:1 passes for large text.
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Rose Gold tints and shades
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Rose Gold color meaning
Rose gold is a real metal, an alloy of gold and copper, and the copper is what gives it the pink tone. Jewelers have used it for a long time, so the color carries the warmth and value of fine jewelry, especially wedding and engagement rings, where it is a common alternative to yellow and white gold.
It had a big mainstream moment in 2015, when Apple released a rose gold iPhone. A wave of rose gold phone cases, headphones, kitchenware and party supplies followed, which gave the color a modern, slightly trendy edge alongside its classic image.
Today it reads as gentle luxury: romantic, polished and approachable. It is especially common in wedding styling, beauty packaging and gift sets, where it feels special without the formality of yellow gold.
How to use Rose Gold in design
Rose gold suits beauty, jewelry, wedding, lifestyle and gifting brands. As a flat color it can look like plain dusty pink, so many designers use a soft gradient or foil texture in print and packaging to sell the metallic effect. On screen, dark text reads better on it than white.
Use it for accents, icons, borders and logo marks more than for large blocks of text. In interiors, rose gold lamps, taps and hardware look best against white marble, blush, navy or deep green.
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Rose Gold FAQ
What colors go with rose gold?
Navy, charcoal and deep green make rose gold look rich and modern. Cream, ivory and white marble give it a clean, bright setting. For a soft romantic palette, pair it with blush or dusty pink. Strong yellow gold right next to it can make both metals look slightly off.
Is rose gold pink or gold?
Both, in a sense. Rose gold is a gold alloy mixed with copper, which shifts its color toward pink. On screen, without the metallic shine, its common value #B76E79 reads as a muted dusty pink. In real jewelry, the reflections make it look warmer and more clearly metallic.