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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BD8D75 — Dusty Rose
#BD8D75 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 20° 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 #BD8D75
- faf6f5
- ebdcd5
- dcc2b5
- cca896
- bd8e76
- ae7356
- 905e45
- 704936
- 513527
- 312018
- 110b08
Color schemes using #BD8D75
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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#BD8D75 FAQ
What color is #BD8D75?
#BD8D75 is a shade of dusty rose in the orange family. It has a hue of 20 degrees, 35% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BD8D75?
#BD8D75 is rgb(189, 141, 117) in RGB, hsl(20, 35%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 25%, 38%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BD8D75?
White text on this background reaches 2.9:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.23:1.
What colors go well with #BD8D75?
Its direct complement is #75A5BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #75BDB1 and #7581BD gives you contrast without the vibration.