Rose
HEX: #FF007F | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#FF007F
255, 0, 127
330°, 100% ,50%
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
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 #FF007F from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
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.
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);
}