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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BE8989 — Dusty Rose
#BE8989 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 0° 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 #BE8989
- faf5f5
- e9d7d7
- d8b9b9
- c89a9a
- b77c7c
- a65e5e
- 8a4c4c
- 6b3b3b
- 4d2a2a
- 2f1a1a
- 100909
Color schemes using #BE8989
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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#BE8989 FAQ
What color is #BE8989?
#BE8989 is a shade of dusty rose in the red family. It has a hue of 0 degrees, 29% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BE8989?
#BE8989 is rgb(190, 137, 137) in RGB, hsl(0, 29%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 28%, 28%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BE8989?
White text on this background reaches 2.95:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.13:1.
What colors go well with #BE8989?
Its direct complement is #89BEBE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #89BEA3 and #89A3BE gives you contrast without the vibration.