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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AA889C — Dusty Rose
#AA889C is a mid-tone desaturated pink sitting at 325° 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 #AA889C
- f9f6f8
- e5dbe1
- d2bfca
- bea4b3
- ab889c
- 976d86
- 7d586e
- 614555
- 46323d
- 2a1e25
- 0f0b0d
Color schemes using #AA889C
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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#AA889C FAQ
What color is #AA889C?
#AA889C is a shade of dusty rose in the pink family. It has a hue of 325 degrees, 17% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AA889C?
#AA889C is rgb(170, 136, 156) in RGB, hsl(325, 17%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 8%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AA889C?
White text on this background reaches 3.13:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.71:1.
What colors go well with #AA889C?
Its direct complement is #88AA96. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8BAA88 and #88AAA7 gives you contrast without the vibration.