Tea Rose
HEX: #F4C2C2 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#F4C2C2
244, 194, 194
0°, 69% ,85%
0, 20, 20, 4
About Tea Rose
Tea Rose (#F4C2C2) is a color with RGB(244, 194, 194) and HSL(0°, 69.4%, 85.9%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #C2F4F4, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #C2F4C2 and #C2C2F4. The name comes from Tea Rose (English).
- HEX: #F4C2C2
- RGB: 244, 194, 194
- HSL: 0°, 69.4%, 85.9%
- Mood: Playful
- Style: Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Background
- Complementary color: #C2F4F4
- Triadic colors: #C2F4C2, #C2C2F4
- The name comes from Tea Rose (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #F4C2C2 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Color Characteristics
Accessibility Simulation
#D2D2C1
#C8C8C2
#F4C2C2
#CECECE
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
Tea roses (Rosa × odorata) are a group of hybrid roses originally from China, known for their large, high-centered blooms, delicate fragrance, and often pastel colors (pinks, yellows, creams). They were among the first 'modern' roses to be introduced to the Western world and played a crucial role in the development of many contemporary rose classes, including Hybrid Teas. The color 'Tea Rose' (specifically #f4c2c2) captures the soft, warm, and slightly muted pink often found in these flowers. It's a classic, gentle shade that evokes a sense of vintage charm and natural beauty.
First Recorded Use
The term 'Tea Rose' emerged with the introduction of these specific rose varieties to Europe from China, primarily in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The color name 'Tea Rose' (referring to a specific shade of pink/beige) likely followed the popularity of the flower itself.
Cultural Associations
The Tea Rose flower itself is often associated with elegance, grace, and a subtle, refined beauty. In Victorian floriography, different rose colors had specific meanings, and while 'Tea Rose' isn't a single color, the general sentiment of these delicate roses leaned towards appreciation and quiet admiration. The color 'Tea Rose' (#f4c2c2) carries these connotations, often used in contexts that aim for a soft, romantic, or classic aesthetic, such as weddings, vintage-inspired designs, and feminine branding.
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Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #F4C2C2;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #F4C2C2;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #F4C2C2;
}
/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#F4C2C2,
#C2F4F4
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#F4C2C2,
#C2F4F4
);
}
// SCSS variable
$tea-rose: #F4C2C2;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$tea-rose-r: 244;
$tea-rose-g: 194;
$tea-rose-b: 194;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $tea-rose;
color: rgba($tea-rose-r, $tea-rose-g, $tea-rose-b, 0.8);
}