China Rose
HEX: #A8516E | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#A8516E
168, 81, 110
340°, 51% ,65%
0, 51.79, 34.52, 34.12
About China Rose
China Rose (#A8516E) is a color with RGB(168, 81, 110) and HSL(340°, 51.79%, 65.88%). It is commonly associated with Romantic moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Logo. Its complementary color is #51A88B, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #6EA851 and #516EA8. The name comes from China Rose (English (common name)).
- HEX: #A8516E
- RGB: 168, 81, 110
- HSL: 340°, 51.79%, 65.88%
- Mood: Romantic
- Style: Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Logo
- Complementary color: #51A88B
- Triadic colors: #6EA851, #516EA8
- The name comes from China Rose (English (common name)).
Live Components
Color Palettes
China Rose #A8516E is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.
Color Harmonies
China Rose #A8516E pairs with #51A88B as its complementary color, and #6EA851 and #516EA8 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
China Roses (primarily Rosa chinensis and its early hybrids) were introduced to Europe from China in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Unlike European roses, they bloomed repeatedly throughout the growing season and had a more delicate form. These characteristics revolutionized rose breeding, leading to the development of modern roses (Hybrid Perpetuals, Hybrid Teas, etc.) which inherited the remontancy (recurrent blooming) trait. Key introductions included 'Slater's Crimson China' (1792), 'Parson's Pink China' (1793), and 'Hume's Blush Tea-scented China' (1809).
First Recorded Use
The term 'China Rose' became widely used in Europe following the introduction of these roses from China, particularly species like Rosa chinensis, which significantly influenced modern rose breeding. Specific first documented use as a common name is difficult to pinpoint precisely but falls within this period of introduction and popularization.
Cultural Associations
In China, roses have been cultivated for thousands of years and hold symbolic meaning, often representing beauty, love, and prosperity. When introduced to the West, China Roses were highly prized for their continuous blooming, a novel trait that captivated gardeners and breeders. They symbolize a pivotal moment in horticultural exchange between East and West, fundamentally changing the landscape of rose cultivation globally. The color #a8516e itself evokes a deep, rich pink or reddish-purple, reminiscent of some of the vibrant hues found in these historic roses.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #A8516E;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #A8516E;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #A8516E;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#A8516E,
#7BD5B7
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#A8516E,
#7BD5B7
);
}// SCSS variable
$china-rose: #A8516E;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$china-rose-r: 168;
$china-rose-g: 81;
$china-rose-b: 110;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $china-rose;
color: rgba($china-rose-r, $china-rose-g, $china-rose-b, 0.8);
}