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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AA877D — Dusty Rose
#AA877D is a mid-tone desaturated orange sitting at 13° 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 #AA877D
- f9f6f6
- e6dcd9
- d4c2bd
- c1a8a1
- af8d84
- 9c7368
- 815e54
- 654942
- 48352f
- 2c201d
- 0f0b0a
Color schemes using #AA877D
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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#AA877D FAQ
What color is #AA877D?
#AA877D is a shade of dusty rose in the orange family. It has a hue of 13 degrees, 21% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AA877D?
#AA877D is rgb(170, 135, 125) in RGB, hsl(13, 21%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 21%, 26%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AA877D?
White text on this background reaches 3.25:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.47:1.
What colors go well with #AA877D?
Its direct complement is #7DA1AA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7DAA9E and #7D8AAA gives you contrast without the vibration.