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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A98870 — Dusty Rose
#A98870 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 25° 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 #A98870
- f9f7f5
- e8dfd8
- d6c6bb
- c4ae9d
- b39580
- a17d63
- 856650
- 68503e
- 4b392d
- 2d231b
- 100c0a
Color schemes using #A98870
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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#A98870 FAQ
What color is #A98870?
#A98870 is a shade of dusty rose in the orange family. It has a hue of 25 degrees, 25% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A98870?
#A98870 is rgb(169, 136, 112) in RGB, hsl(25, 25%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 34%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A98870?
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 #A98870?
Its direct complement is #7091A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #70A9A4 and #7074A9 gives you contrast without the vibration.