analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B2858D — Dusty Rose
#B2858D is a mid-tone desaturated red sitting at 349° 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.
#b2858d
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #B2858D
- f9f6f6
- e7d9db
- d5bcc0
- c39fa6
- b1828b
- 9f6570
- 83525b
- 664047
- 492e33
- 2d1c1f
- 100a0b
Color schemes using #B2858D
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.
Nearby colors
#B2858D FAQ
What color is #B2858D?
#B2858D is a shade of dusty rose in the red family. It has a hue of 349 degrees, 23% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B2858D?
#B2858D is rgb(178, 133, 141) in RGB, hsl(349, 23%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 25%, 21%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B2858D?
White text on this background reaches 3.17:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.63:1.
What colors go well with #B2858D?
Its direct complement is #85B2AA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #85B293 and #85A4B2 gives you contrast without the vibration.