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#A6887D — Dusty Rose
#A6887D is a mid-tone desaturated orange sitting at 16° 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 #A6887D
- f9f7f6
- e6ddda
- d3c4be
- c0aaa2
- ad9186
- 9a776a
- 7f6156
- 634c43
- 473630
- 2b211d
- 0f0c0a
Color schemes using #A6887D
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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#A6887D FAQ
What color is #A6887D?
#A6887D is a shade of dusty rose in the orange family. It has a hue of 16 degrees, 19% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A6887D?
#A6887D is rgb(166, 136, 125) in RGB, hsl(16, 19%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 18%, 25%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6887D?
White text on this background reaches 3.26:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.44:1.
What colors go well with #A6887D?
Its direct complement is #7D9BA6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7DA69C and #7D86A6 gives you contrast without the vibration.