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#9C7C77 — Dusty Rose
#9C7C77 is a mid-tone desaturated red sitting at 8° 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 #9C7C77
- f9f6f6
- e5dcdb
- d1c2c0
- bda8a4
- aa8e89
- 96736e
- 7c5e5a
- 604946
- 453532
- 2a201e
- 0f0b0b
Color schemes using #9C7C77
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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#9C7C77 FAQ
What color is #9C7C77?
#9C7C77 is a shade of dusty rose in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 16% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9C7C77?
#9C7C77 is rgb(156, 124, 119) in RGB, hsl(8, 16%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 21%, 24%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9C7C77?
White text on this background reaches 3.77:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.56:1.
What colors go well with #9C7C77?
Its direct complement is #77979C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #779C8F and #77859C gives you contrast without the vibration.