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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE8E7A — Dusty Rose
#AE8E7A is a mid-tone desaturated orange sitting at 23° 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 #AE8E7A
- f9f7f6
- e7ded8
- d6c5bb
- c4ad9e
- b29481
- a07b64
- 846551
- 674e3f
- 4a382d
- 2d221c
- 100c0a
Color schemes using #AE8E7A
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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#AE8E7A FAQ
What color is #AE8E7A?
#AE8E7A is a shade of dusty rose in the orange family. It has a hue of 23 degrees, 24% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AE8E7A?
#AE8E7A is rgb(174, 142, 122) in RGB, hsl(23, 24%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 18%, 30%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE8E7A?
White text on this background reaches 3.02:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.95:1.
What colors go well with #AE8E7A?
Its direct complement is #7A9AAE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7AAEA8 and #7A80AE gives you contrast without the vibration.