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Rose Gold vs Wine: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Rose Gold and Wine is brightness and saturation: both are red shades, but Rose Gold is lighter and Wine is more saturated. Rose Gold (#B76E79) has an HSL of 351°, 34%, 57%, whereas Wine (#722F37) sits at 353°, 42%, 32%.

Rose Gold#B76E79
Wine#722F37
#B76E79Blended: #954F58#722F37

Rose Gold vs Wine: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Rose Gold Wine
BrightnessMedium (L=57%) — balanced, versatileDark (L=32%) — rich, serious, substantial
SaturationMuted (S=34%) — subdued, sophisticatedModerately saturated (S=42%) — balanced in intensity
Hue familyRedRed
TemperatureWarmWarm
Hex code#B76E79#722F37
RGB183, 110, 121114, 47, 55

Can you use Rose Gold and Wine together?

Wine text on Rose Gold
Rose Gold text on Wine
Contrast Ratio:2.54:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Rose Gold and Wine Apart

  • ●Look at lightness first: Rose Gold is noticeably lighter.
  • ●Check saturation: Wine looks more vivid and saturated.
  • ●Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

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

Rose Gold and Wine 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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Wine#722F37

Wine (#722F37) is a dark, moderately saturated red with a warm undertone — it feels rich, serious, substantial and balanced in intensity.

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Rose Gold and Wine 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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Wine text on white
9.65:1AAA
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Wine text on black
2.18:1Fail
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Rose Gold text on Wine
2.54:1Fail
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Wine text on Rose Gold
2.54:1Fail

Explore Rose Gold and Wine individually

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

Rose Gold color page#B76E79 · shades, tints, pairingsWine color page#722F37 · shades, tints, pairings

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Rose Gold vs Wine FAQ

What is the difference between rose gold and wine?+
The main difference between Rose Gold and Wine is brightness and saturation: both are red shades, but Rose Gold is lighter and Wine is more saturated. Rose Gold (#B76E79) has an HSL of 351°, 34%, 57%, whereas Wine (#722F37) sits at 353°, 42%, 32%.
Is rose gold darker than wine?+
No. Wine is the darker of the two at 32% lightness, while Rose Gold sits higher at 57%.
Are rose gold and wine the same color?+
No. Rose Gold is #B76E79 and Wine is #722F37. They differ by 2° in hue, 25% in lightness, and 8% in saturation.
Which is more saturated, rose gold or wine?+
Wine is more saturated. In HSL, Rose Gold has 34% saturation and Wine has 42% — Wine 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 wine warm or cool?+
Wine (#722F37) is a warm red. Its hue sits at 353° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Can you use rose gold and wine together?+
Yes. Both rose gold and wine are red shades, so they pair naturally in a monochromatic palette. Use wine 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 wine?+
The hex code for Wine is #722F37. In RGB, that's rgb(114, 47, 55), and in HSL it's hsl(353, 42%, 32%).