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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AB9678 — Dusty Rose
#AB9678 is a mid-tone desaturated orange sitting at 35° 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 #AB9678
- f9f8f6
- e7e1d9
- d5cbbc
- c3b49f
- b19d82
- 9f8765
- 836f52
- 665640
- 493e2e
- 2d261c
- 100d0a
Color schemes using #AB9678
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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#AB9678 FAQ
What color is #AB9678?
#AB9678 is a shade of dusty rose in the orange family. It has a hue of 35 degrees, 23% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AB9678?
#AB9678 is rgb(171, 150, 120) in RGB, hsl(35, 23%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 30%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AB9678?
White text on this background reaches 2.85:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.37:1.
What colors go well with #AB9678?
Its direct complement is #788DAB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #78A6AB and #7C78AB gives you contrast without the vibration.