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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AA6980 — Dusty Rose
#AA6980 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 339° 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 #AA6980
- f9f5f7
- e9d7dd
- d8b9c4
- c79baa
- b67d91
- a55f78
- 884d62
- 6a3c4c
- 4c2b37
- 2e1a21
- 10090c
Color schemes using #AA6980
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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#AA6980 FAQ
What color is #AA6980?
#AA6980 is a shade of dusty rose in the pink family. It has a hue of 339 degrees, 28% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AA6980?
#AA6980 is rgb(170, 105, 128) in RGB, hsl(339, 28%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 38%, 25%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AA6980?
White text on this background reaches 4.17:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.04:1.
What colors go well with #AA6980?
Its direct complement is #69AB94. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #69AB73 and #69A1AB gives you contrast without the vibration.