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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A9709A — Dusty Rose
#A9709A is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 316° 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 #A9709A
- f9f5f8
- e8d8e4
- d6bbcf
- c49dba
- b380a5
- a16391
- 855077
- 683e5d
- 4b2d43
- 2d1b28
- 100a0e
Color schemes using #A9709A
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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#A9709A FAQ
What color is #A9709A?
#A9709A is a shade of dusty rose in the pink family. It has a hue of 316 degrees, 25% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A9709A?
#A9709A is rgb(169, 112, 154) in RGB, hsl(316, 25%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 34%, 9%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9709A?
White text on this background reaches 3.84:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.47:1.
What colors go well with #A9709A?
Its direct complement is #70A97F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7DA970 and #70A99C gives you contrast without the vibration.