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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AA888A — Dusty Rose
#AA888A is a mid-tone desaturated red sitting at 356° 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 #AA888A
- f9f6f6
- e5dbdb
- d2bfc0
- bea4a5
- ab888b
- 976d70
- 7d585b
- 614547
- 463233
- 2a1e1f
- 0f0b0b
Color schemes using #AA888A
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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#AA888A FAQ
What color is #AA888A?
#AA888A is a shade of dusty rose in the red family. It has a hue of 356 degrees, 17% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AA888A?
#AA888A is rgb(170, 136, 138) in RGB, hsl(356, 17%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 19%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AA888A?
White text on this background reaches 3.18:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.6:1.
What colors go well with #AA888A?
Its direct complement is #88AAA8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #88AA97 and #889BAA gives you contrast without the vibration.