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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A38985 — Dusty Rose
#A38985 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 #A38985
- f8f7f6
- e4dddc
- d0c3c1
- bca9a6
- a88f8b
- 947571
- 7a605c
- 5f4b47
- 443633
- 29201f
- 0f0b0b
Color schemes using #A38985
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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#A38985 FAQ
What color is #A38985?
#A38985 is a shade of dusty rose in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 14% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A38985?
#A38985 is rgb(163, 137, 133) in RGB, hsl(8, 14%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 18%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A38985?
White text on this background reaches 3.24:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.47:1.
What colors go well with #A38985?
Its direct complement is #859FA3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #85A398 and #8590A3 gives you contrast without the vibration.