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#AA8A7D — Dusty Rose
#AA8A7D is a mid-tone desaturated orange sitting at 17° 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 #AA8A7D
- f9f7f6
- e6ddd9
- d4c3bd
- c1aaa1
- af9084
- 9c7768
- 816154
- 654c42
- 48362f
- 2c211d
- 0f0c0a
Color schemes using #AA8A7D
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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#AA8A7D FAQ
What color is #AA8A7D?
#AA8A7D is a shade of dusty rose in the orange family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 21% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AA8A7D?
#AA8A7D is rgb(170, 138, 125) in RGB, hsl(17, 21%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 19%, 26%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AA8A7D?
White text on this background reaches 3.16:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.64:1.
What colors go well with #AA8A7D?
Its direct complement is #7D9EAA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7DAAA1 and #7D87AA gives you contrast without the vibration.