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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A48489 — Dusty Rose
#A48489 is a mid-tone desaturated red sitting at 351° 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 #A48489
- f8f6f7
- e5dbdd
- d1c0c3
- bda5a9
- a98a8f
- 956f75
- 7b5b5f
- 60474a
- 453335
- 2a1f20
- 0f0b0b
Color schemes using #A48489
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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#A48489 FAQ
What color is #A48489?
#A48489 is a shade of dusty rose in the red family. It has a hue of 351 degrees, 15% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A48489?
#A48489 is rgb(164, 132, 137) in RGB, hsl(351, 15%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 16%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A48489?
White text on this background reaches 3.37:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.24:1.
What colors go well with #A48489?
Its direct complement is #84A49F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #84A48F and #8499A4 gives you contrast without the vibration.