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Discover the daintiness of dusty rose

Dusty rose has both vintage charm and modern elegance. It radiates refined warmth, transforming spaces and designs with its comfort and timelessness.

A closer look at the color dusty rose

Dusty rose is a subtle shade of pink with grey undertones. The color gained popularity during the Victorian era, when its muted tones adorned everything from formal gowns to wallpapers. This delicate color evokes both vintage charm and modern elegance. In contemporary design, dusty rose serves as a versatile choice that can work as either a soft accent or a primary shade. Interior designers often pair it with deeper tones like plum or charcoal grey to create sophisticated, balanced spaces that feel both elegant and comforting. It's also a popular choice for branding and design in the wellness, beauty, and lifestyle sectors to convey a calm, gentle feeling.

In digital design, dusty rose uses the hex code #D4A3A9, offering a perfect balance between warmth and neutrality. RGB values of R:212, G:163, B:169 create this hue by using predominantly red, which is then softened by balanced amounts of green and blue. In print applications, CMYK values of C:0%, M:23%, Y:20%, K:17% reproduce this color by combining moderate amounts of magenta and yellow for the pink base, while black adds the characteristic dusty quality.

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Dusty rose color values

HEX

#D4A3A9

CMYK

0, 23, 20, 17

RGB

212, 163, 169

HSL

352°, 33, 73.5

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