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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AA9088 — Dusty Rose
#AA9088 is a mid-tone desaturated orange sitting at 14° 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 #AA9088
- f9f7f6
- e5dddb
- d2c3bf
- beaaa4
- ab9088
- 97776d
- 7d6158
- 614c45
- 463632
- 2a211e
- 0f0c0b
Color schemes using #AA9088
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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#AA9088 FAQ
What color is #AA9088?
#AA9088 is a shade of dusty rose in the orange family. It has a hue of 14 degrees, 17% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AA9088?
#AA9088 is rgb(170, 144, 136) in RGB, hsl(14, 17%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 15%, 20%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AA9088?
White text on this background reaches 2.98:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.05:1.
What colors go well with #AA9088?
Its direct complement is #88A2AA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #88AAA1 and #8891AA gives you contrast without the vibration.