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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AB958C — Dusty Rose
#AB958C 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 #AB958C
- f9f7f6
- e5dedb
- d1c5c0
- bdaca4
- aa9289
- 96796e
- 7c635a
- 604d46
- 453832
- 2a221e
- 0f0c0b
Color schemes using #AB958C
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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#AB958C FAQ
What color is #AB958C?
#AB958C is a shade of dusty rose in the orange family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 16% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AB958C?
#AB958C is rgb(171, 149, 140) in RGB, hsl(17, 16%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 13%, 18%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AB958C?
White text on this background reaches 2.83:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.41:1.
What colors go well with #AB958C?
Its direct complement is #8CA2AB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8CABA5 and #8C93AB gives you contrast without the vibration.