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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BB9596 — Dusty Rose
#BB9596 is a light desaturated red sitting at 358° 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 #BB9596
- f9f6f6
- e7d9da
- d4bcbd
- c2a0a1
- b08385
- 9e6768
- 825355
- 654142
- 492f2f
- 2c1c1d
- 100a0a
Color schemes using #BB9596
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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#BB9596 FAQ
What color is #BB9596?
#BB9596 is a shade of dusty rose in the red family. It has a hue of 358 degrees, 22% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BB9596?
#BB9596 is rgb(187, 149, 150) in RGB, hsl(358, 22%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 20%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BB9596?
White text on this background reaches 2.67:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.85:1.
What colors go well with #BB9596?
Its direct complement is #95BBBA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #95BBA7 and #95AABB gives you contrast without the vibration.