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Rose Gold vs Garnet: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Rose Gold and Garnet is brightness and saturation: both are red shades, but Rose Gold is lighter. Rose Gold (#B76E79) has an HSL of 351°, 34%, 57%, whereas Garnet (#733635) sits at 1°, 37%, 33%.

Rose Gold#B76E79
Garnet#733635
#B76E79Blended: #955257#733635

Rose Gold vs Garnet: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Rose Gold Garnet
BrightnessMedium (L=57%) — balanced, versatileDark (L=33%) — rich, serious, substantial
SaturationMuted (S=34%) — subdued, sophisticatedMuted (S=37%) — subdued, sophisticated
Hue familyRedRed
TemperatureWarmWarm
Hex code#B76E79#733635
RGB183, 110, 121115, 54, 53

Can you use Rose Gold and Garnet together?

Garnet text on Rose Gold
Rose Gold text on Garnet
Contrast Ratio:2.39:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Rose Gold and Garnet Apart

  • Look at lightness first: Rose Gold is noticeably lighter.
  • Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

When to Use Rose Gold vs Garnet in Design

Use Rose Gold for:
Alerts, errors, stop states
Sale & promotion banners
Food and beverage packaging
Sports and energy branding
Romantic & bold fashion
Use Garnet for:
Alerts, errors, stop states
Sale & promotion banners
Food and beverage packaging
Sports and energy branding
Romantic & bold fashion

Rose Gold and Garnet Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Rose Gold#B76E79

Rose Gold (#B76E79) is a medium, muted red with a warm undertone — it feels balanced, versatile and subdued, sophisticated.

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Garnet#733635

Garnet (#733635) is a dark, muted red with a warm undertone — it feels rich, serious, substantial and subdued, sophisticated.

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Rose Gold and Garnet WCAG Contrast Ratios

Text legibility depends on the contrast ratio between foreground and background. WCAG 2.1 AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Use these numbers to choose accessible combinations for your design.

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Rose Gold text on white
3.8:1AA Large
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Rose Gold text on black
5.52:1AA
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Garnet text on white
9.1:1AAA
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Garnet text on black
2.31:1Fail
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Rose Gold text on Garnet
2.39:1Fail
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Garnet text on Rose Gold
2.39:1Fail

Explore Rose Gold and Garnet individually

Each color has a dedicated page with shades, tints, CSS name, pairings, and color psychology.

Rose Gold color page#B76E79 · shades, tints, pairingsGarnet color page#733635 · shades, tints, pairings

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Rose Gold vs Garnet FAQ

What is the difference between rose gold and garnet?+
The main difference between Rose Gold and Garnet is brightness and saturation: both are red shades, but Rose Gold is lighter. Rose Gold (#B76E79) has an HSL of 351°, 34%, 57%, whereas Garnet (#733635) sits at 1°, 37%, 33%.
Is rose gold darker than garnet?+
No. Garnet is the darker of the two at 33% lightness, while Rose Gold sits higher at 57%.
Are rose gold and garnet the same color?+
No. Rose Gold is #B76E79 and Garnet is #733635. They differ by 10° in hue, 24% in lightness, and 3% in saturation.
Which is more saturated, rose gold or garnet?+
Garnet is more saturated. In HSL, Rose Gold has 34% saturation and Garnet has 37% — Garnet is the more vivid of the two, while Rose Gold reads as more muted.
Is rose gold warm or cool?+
Rose Gold (#B76E79) is a warm red. Its hue sits at 351° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Is garnet warm or cool?+
Garnet (#733635) is a warm red. Its hue sits at 1° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Can you use rose gold and garnet together?+
Yes. Both rose gold and garnet are red shades, so they pair naturally in a monochromatic palette. Use garnet as the dominant color and rose gold as the accent or highlight.
What color family does rose gold belong to?+
Rose Gold belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 351°, 34%, 57% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
What is the hex code for rose gold?+
The hex code for Rose Gold is #B76E79. In RGB, that's rgb(183, 110, 121), and in HSL it's hsl(351, 34%, 57%).
What is the hex code for garnet?+
The hex code for Garnet is #733635. In RGB, that's rgb(115, 54, 53), and in HSL it's hsl(1, 37%, 33%).