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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A38E80 — Dusty Rose
#A38E80 is a mid-tone desaturated orange sitting at 24° 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 #A38E80
- f9f7f6
- e5dfdb
- d1c7c0
- bdaea4
- aa9689
- 967e6e
- 7c675a
- 605046
- 453a32
- 2a231e
- 0f0c0b
Color schemes using #A38E80
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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#A38E80 FAQ
What color is #A38E80?
#A38E80 is a shade of dusty rose in the orange family. It has a hue of 24 degrees, 16% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A38E80?
#A38E80 is rgb(163, 142, 128) in RGB, hsl(24, 16%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 13%, 21%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A38E80?
White text on this background reaches 3.12:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.74:1.
What colors go well with #A38E80?
Its direct complement is #8095A3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #80A39F and #8083A3 gives you contrast without the vibration.