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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BE9889 — Dusty Rose
#BE9889 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 17° 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 #BE9889
- faf6f5
- e9dcd7
- d8c2b9
- c8a79a
- b78d7c
- a6725e
- 8a5d4c
- 6b493b
- 4d342a
- 2f201a
- 100b09
Color schemes using #BE9889
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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#BE9889 FAQ
What color is #BE9889?
#BE9889 is a shade of dusty rose in the orange family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 29% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BE9889?
#BE9889 is rgb(190, 152, 137) in RGB, hsl(17, 29%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 28%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BE9889?
White text on this background reaches 2.61:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.04:1.
What colors go well with #BE9889?
Its direct complement is #89AFBE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #89BEB2 and #8994BE gives you contrast without the vibration.