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#A97270 — Dusty Rose
#A97270 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 2° 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 #A97270
- f9f6f5
- e8d9d8
- d6bcbb
- c49f9d
- b38280
- a16563
- 855250
- 68403e
- 4b2e2d
- 2d1c1b
- 100a0a
Color schemes using #A97270
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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#A97270 FAQ
What color is #A97270?
#A97270 is a shade of dusty rose in the red family. It has a hue of 2 degrees, 25% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A97270?
#A97270 is rgb(169, 114, 112) in RGB, hsl(2, 25%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 33%, 34%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A97270?
White text on this background reaches 3.94:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.33:1.
What colors go well with #A97270?
Its direct complement is #70A7A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #70A98E and #708AA9 gives you contrast without the vibration.