analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BB7C72 — Dusty Rose
#BB7C72 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 8° 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.
#bb7c72
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BB7C72
- faf5f5
- ebd8d5
- dcbab5
- cc9d96
- bd7f76
- ae6256
- 904f45
- 703e36
- 512c27
- 311b18
- 110908
Color schemes using #BB7C72
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
#BB7C72 FAQ
What color is #BB7C72?
#BB7C72 is a shade of dusty rose in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 35% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BB7C72?
#BB7C72 is rgb(187, 124, 114) in RGB, hsl(8, 35%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 34%, 39%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BB7C72?
White text on this background reaches 3.37:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.24:1.
What colors go well with #BB7C72?
Its direct complement is #72B1BB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #72BBA0 and #728DBB gives you contrast without the vibration.