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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BD9489 — Dusty Rose
#BD9489 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 13° 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 #BD9489
- f9f6f5
- e9dbd7
- d8c0b9
- c7a59b
- b6897d
- a56e5f
- 885a4d
- 6a463c
- 4c322b
- 2e1e1a
- 100b09
Color schemes using #BD9489
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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#BD9489 FAQ
What color is #BD9489?
#BD9489 is a shade of dusty rose in the orange family. It has a hue of 13 degrees, 28% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BD9489?
#BD9489 is rgb(189, 148, 137) in RGB, hsl(13, 28%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 22%, 28%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BD9489?
White text on this background reaches 2.71:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.76:1.
What colors go well with #BD9489?
Its direct complement is #89B2BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #89BDAE and #8998BD gives you contrast without the vibration.