The meaning behind rose gold
About the color
Rose gold is one of the most popular colors today. The rose gold hex code is #B76E79. A majority of people first heard about it in September 2015, when Apple released the new iPhone 6S in Rose Gold. This model has become one of the most demanded iPhones — 40% of pre-orders included iPhones in rose.
Rose gold as metal came from Russia in the late 1800s, when jeweler Peter Carl Faberge, known for his jeweled eggs, mixed yellow gold with copper to create a unique blush-hued hybrid. From 1885 to 1916, the most expensive Faberge egg was made for the Imperial Family of Russia in rose gold.
Throughout the 1920s, many famous jewelry brands chose rose gold for their collections. It is considered that the legendary “Trinity Ring” made by Cartier in 1924 has turned rose gold into a mainstream color.
Today, different shades of rose gold are used everywhere — from kitchen appliances to cars.
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #b76e79 |
| RGB | 183, 110, 121 |
| CMYK | 0, 0.4, 0.34, 0.28 |
Application in design
Rose gold can be created from a combination of colors, such as silver, red, and gold.
It is commonly associated with luxury, wealth, and style. But soft shades in a rose gold color scheme communicate tenderness, elegance, and spread romance through your visuals.
Rose gold is complementary with a wide variety of colors. Play with different shades of grey and teal to create a striking color combination for your graphic design. Mix rose gold with white or creamy shades, and make aesthetic wedding invitations, photo albums, and other romantic visuals.
Bring luxe aesthetics and a sense of romance to your designs with charming rose gold.
