Rose

HEX: #FF007F | Modern Palette

On White
3.78:1
FAIL
On Black
5.56:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FF007F
RGB
255, 0, 127
HSL
330°, 100% ,50%
CMYK
0, 100, 50, 0

About Rose

Rose (#FF007F) is a color with RGB(255, 0, 127) and HSL(330.1°, 100%, 50%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #00FF80, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes Chartreuse (#7FFF00) and Azure (#007FFF). The name comes from rosa (Latin).

  • HEX: #FF007F
  • RGB: 255, 0, 127
  • HSL: 330.1°, 100%, 50%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #00FF80
  • Triadic colors: Chartreuse (#7FFF00), Azure (#007FFF)
  • The name comes from rosa (Latin).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Rose #FF007F is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Rose #FF007F pairs with #00FF80 as its complementary color, and Chartreuse (#7FFF00) and Azure (#007FFF) in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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MAGENTA
RED
Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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CHARTREUSE
AZURE
Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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GREEN
CYAN
Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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YELLOW
BLUE
Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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PALE MAGENTA-PINK

Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Rose #FF007F moves from dark #1A000D tones through the base color to lighter #FFE6F2 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #939379
Protanopia #5D5D80
Tritanopia #FC2E2E
Achromatopsia #838383

Frequently Asked Questions

Rose (#FF007F) is a color with RGB(255, 0, 127) and HSL(330.1°, 100%, 50%).

#FF007F pairs strongly with #00FF80 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FF007F is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#FF007F is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Rose is linked to rosa from Latin, meaning rose (flower).

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word rosa
Meaning rose (flower)
Language Latin
First Recorded Use Old English

History

The word "rose" comes directly from the Latin "rosa", which itself likely borrowed from an Oscan word or an earlier Mediterranean language. It entered Old English as "rose" or "ros" and has maintained a very similar form and meaning throughout its history in English. The flower has been cultivated for thousands of years, with evidence of its presence in ancient Persia, China, and Rome. Its symbolism has evolved but consistently includes beauty, love, and passion.

First Recorded Use

Before 12th Century

Cultural Associations

The rose is one of the most culturally significant flowers globally. In Western cultures, it is strongly associated with love, romance, and beauty, particularly the red rose. It is the national flower of the United States, England, and several other countries. In literature, it frequently appears as a metaphor for transient beauty, passion, or secrecy. Different colors of roses carry distinct meanings (e.g., white for purity, yellow for friendship, pink for gratitude). It also has religious significance in Christianity (e.g., the 'Mystical Rose' referring to the Virgin Mary) and is a common motif in heraldry and art.

Similar Named Colors
Cerise Pink #EC3B83 ΔE 3.22
Magenta (process) #FF0090 ΔE 3.55
Deep Pink #FF1493 ΔE 3.99
Vivid Raspberry #FF006C ΔE 4.33

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FF007F;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FF007F;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FF007F;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FF007F,
        #00FF80
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FF007F,
        #00FF80
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$rose: #FF007F;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$rose-r: 255;
$rose-g: 0;
$rose-b: 127;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $rose;
    color: rgba($rose-r, $rose-g, $rose-b, 0.8);
}