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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D38C78 — Dusty Rose
#D38C78 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 #D38C78
- fbf5f3
- f0d7d0
- e4b9ad
- d99a89
- cd7c66
- c25e42
- a14c34
- 7e3b29
- 5a2a1d
- 371a12
- 130906
Color schemes using #D38C78
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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#D38C78 FAQ
What color is #D38C78?
#D38C78 is a shade of dusty rose in the orange family. It has a hue of 13 degrees, 51% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D38C78?
#D38C78 is rgb(211, 140, 120) in RGB, hsl(13, 51%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 34%, 43%, 17%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D38C78?
White text on this background reaches 2.69:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.79:1.
What colors go well with #D38C78?
Its direct complement is #78C0D3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #78D3B9 and #7892D3 gives you contrast without the vibration.