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#B68579 — Dusty Rose
#B68579 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 12° 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 #B68579
- faf6f5
- e9dad7
- d8bfb9
- c8a39a
- b7887c
- a66c5e
- 8a584c
- 6b453b
- 4d312a
- 2f1e1a
- 100b09
Color schemes using #B68579
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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#B68579 FAQ
What color is #B68579?
#B68579 is a shade of dusty rose in the orange family. It has a hue of 12 degrees, 29% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B68579?
#B68579 is rgb(182, 133, 121) in RGB, hsl(12, 29%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 27%, 34%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B68579?
White text on this background reaches 3.17:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.62:1.
What colors go well with #B68579?
Its direct complement is #78A9B5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #78B5A3 and #788AB5 gives you contrast without the vibration.