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#9C7789 — Dusty Rose
#9C7789 is a mid-tone desaturated pink sitting at 331° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #9C7789
- f9f6f7
- e5dbe0
- d1c0c8
- bda4b1
- aa8999
- 966e81
- 7c5a6a
- 604653
- 45323b
- 2a1e24
- 0f0b0d
Color schemes using #9C7789
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#9C7789 FAQ
What color is #9C7789?
#9C7789 is a shade of dusty rose in the pink family. It has a hue of 331 degrees, 16% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9C7789?
#9C7789 is rgb(156, 119, 137) in RGB, hsl(331, 16%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 24%, 12%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9C7789?
White text on this background reaches 3.88:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.41:1.
What colors go well with #9C7789?
Its direct complement is #779C8A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #779C78 and #779C9C gives you contrast without the vibration.