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#A6917D — Dusty Rose
#A6917D is a mid-tone desaturated orange sitting at 29° 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 #A6917D
- f9f7f6
- e6e0da
- d3c8be
- c0b0a2
- ad9986
- 9a816a
- 7f6a56
- 635343
- 473b30
- 2b241d
- 0f0d0a
Color schemes using #A6917D
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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#A6917D FAQ
What color is #A6917D?
#A6917D is a shade of dusty rose in the orange family. It has a hue of 29 degrees, 19% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A6917D?
#A6917D is rgb(166, 145, 125) in RGB, hsl(29, 19%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 13%, 25%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6917D?
White text on this background reaches 3.01:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.97:1.
What colors go well with #A6917D?
Its direct complement is #7D92A6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7DA6A5 and #7D7DA6 gives you contrast without the vibration.