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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BB9695 — Dusty Rose
#BB9695 is a light desaturated red sitting at 2° 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 #BB9695
- f9f6f6
- e7dad9
- d4bdbc
- c2a1a0
- b08583
- 9e6867
- 825553
- 654241
- 492f2f
- 2c1d1c
- 100a0a
Color schemes using #BB9695
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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#BB9695 FAQ
What color is #BB9695?
#BB9695 is a shade of dusty rose in the red family. It has a hue of 2 degrees, 22% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BB9695?
#BB9695 is rgb(187, 150, 149) in RGB, hsl(2, 22%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 20%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BB9695?
White text on this background reaches 2.66:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.91:1.
What colors go well with #BB9695?
Its direct complement is #95BABB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #95BBAA and #95A7BB gives you contrast without the vibration.