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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BC9385 — Dusty Rose
#BC9385 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 15° 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 #BC9385
- faf6f5
- e9dbd7
- d8c1b9
- c8a69a
- b78b7c
- a6705e
- 8a5b4c
- 6b473b
- 4d332a
- 2f1f1a
- 100b09
Color schemes using #BC9385
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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#BC9385 FAQ
What color is #BC9385?
#BC9385 is a shade of dusty rose in the orange family. It has a hue of 15 degrees, 29% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BC9385?
#BC9385 is rgb(188, 147, 133) in RGB, hsl(15, 29%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 22%, 29%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BC9385?
White text on this background reaches 2.74:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.65:1.
What colors go well with #BC9385?
Its direct complement is #85AEBC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #85BCAE and #8593BC gives you contrast without the vibration.