What Color is Tea rose
Tea rose is a delicate tint of orange-red that captures the soft elegance of historical aesthetics. Named after the fragrant Chinese flowers introduced to the West, this shade exudes a vintage charm. It bridges the gap between warm apricot and cool baby pink.
Additional Information
- Color Family: Red
- Temperature: Warm
- Associated Season: Spring
- Complementary Color: #77EDF8
- Brightness: 165/255
- Saturation: 51%
Colors That Pair Well With Tea rose
Complementary
Pair with Spray for a harmonious, balanced look. Great for backgrounds and accents.
High Contrast
Use Blue Lagoon for maximum readability. Ideal for text or critical UI elements.
Harmonious Depth
Use lighter and darker shades for a sophisticated, cohesive design. Great for backgrounds, text, and subtle accents.
Color Variations
Tints (add white)
Tones (add grey)
Tea rose History
The color name was first officially recorded in English in 1884, derived from the Rosa × odorata hybrids imported from China that smelled faintly of black tea. These flowers revolutionized European horticulture, and the specific pastel shade became a staple in Victorian fashion and interior design, symbolizing the refinement of the upper class.
In art, this hue was historically achieved using diluted madder lakes or vermilion mixed with dense lead white. It saw a massive resurgence during the Art Deco period as a "cosmetic" tone used in pressed glass and textiles, representing a shift toward softer, more naturalistic luxury amidst the geometric rigidity of the era.
Meaning & Psychology
This shade lowers heart rates and encourages tranquility rather than the high-arousal passion associated with true red. Unlike aggressive brights, Tea rose whispers gentleness and approachability. It is physically soothing to the eye because its low saturation requires very little retinal adjustment.
Culturally, the color evokes deep nostalgia and traditional ideals of femininity. It suggests vulnerability and innocence, often used in branding to signal that a product is safe, gentle, and caring. It triggers a sense of comfort, reminding the viewer of soft skin and spring mornings.
In Nature
The primary manifestation is found in the silky petals of the hybrid tea rose flower, specifically older cultivars like the 'Gloire de Dijon'. This hue also appears naturally in the mineral world within varieties of sun-bleached feldspar and polished quartz. In the animal kingdom, it mirrors the pearlescent interior of certain mollusk shells and the pale plumage of juvenile flamingos before they reach full saturation.
How To Use Tea rose
In modern design, Tea rose functions perfectly as a warm neutral in place of sterile beige or grey. It is widely favored in the wellness and beauty industries to suggest organic purity and calm. Designers often pair it with metallic accents like copper or brass for a sophisticated, upscale look.
Strict attention must be paid to contrast ratios when using this hex code. This color is far too light to support white text; always use dark charcoal or deep navy for typography to ensure legibility. It serves best as a background element or a soft container rather than a focal call-to-action button.
Related Words
Curated Palettes
Victorian Parlor
A classic, muted arrangement inspired by 19th-century interiors.
Cosmetic Blush
A monochromatic and romantic gradient focused on skin tones.
Modern Copper
High contrast contemporary palette suitable for branding.
Color Conversions
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Snippets
color: #F88379;
color: rgb(248, 131, 121);
background-color: #F88379;
border: 3px solid #F88379;
box-shadow: 0 4px 12px #F8837966;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F88379 0%, #ffffff 100%);
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What Goes With Tea rose?
Explore color palettes containing Tea rose and discover harmonious combinations for your designs.
Analogous
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast with Black and White
Contrast with Black
UI Examples
"Color is a power which directly influences the soul."
Contrast Ratio
Contrast with White
UI Examples
"Color is a power which directly influences the soul."
Contrast Ratio
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Polychromos
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Polychromos
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Polychromos
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Pink White
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Prismacolor
Nectar
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I use Tea rose in CSS?
You can use Tea rose in CSS with its hex code. Here is an example class:
.tea-rose {
background-color: #F88379;
color: #FFFFFF;
}For more snippets including gradients, see the CSS snippets section.