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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE7975 — Dusty Rose
#AE7975 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 4° 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 #AE7975
- f9f6f5
- e8d9d8
- d7bcba
- c59f9d
- b4837f
- a36662
- 86534f
- 69403e
- 4b2e2c
- 2e1c1b
- 100a09
Color schemes using #AE7975
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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#AE7975 FAQ
What color is #AE7975?
#AE7975 is a shade of dusty rose in the red family. It has a hue of 4 degrees, 26% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AE7975?
#AE7975 is rgb(174, 121, 117) in RGB, hsl(4, 26%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 30%, 33%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE7975?
White text on this background reaches 3.63:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.79:1.
What colors go well with #AE7975?
Its direct complement is #75AAAE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #75AE95 and #758EAE gives you contrast without the vibration.