Dusty rose color

A muted pink that looks lightly dusted, grayer than dusty pink. It's serene and elegant. It's a go-to for wedding guest dresses, dried flowers and Scandinavian decor.

Also known as: ash rose.

Dusty rose · #D4A5A5

About dusty rose

Dusty rose (#D4A5A5) is a warm, light, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the pinks family. It mixes 212 red, 165 green and 165 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in weddings, fashion, home decor.

Dusty rose shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Dusty rose color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Powder blue

AnalogousClose to: Mauve pink, Khaki

TriadicClose to: Celadon, Heather

Split complementaryClose to: Seafoam green, Chambray blue

TetradicClose to: Celadon, Powder blue, Lilac

Dusty rose color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Dusty rose

Analogous palette · Dusty rose

Complementary palette · Dusty rose

Triadic palette · Dusty rose

With neutrals palette · Dusty rose

With an accent palette · Dusty rose

Dusty rose contrast with text

White textContrast 2.2:1 · Not recommended

Black textContrast 9.7:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --dusty-rose: #D4A5A5;
  --dusty-rose-rgb: 212, 165, 165;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--dusty-rose); }
.text { color: var(--dusty-rose); }

Colors similar to dusty rose

Dusty pink Baby pink Cameo pink Mushroom Rose quartz Pink Light pink Old rose Puce Melon

Themed palettes with this color

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for dusty rose?

The hex code for dusty rose is #D4A5A5. In RGB it is rgb(212, 165, 165), in HSL hsl(0, 35%, 74%) and in CMYK 0, 22, 22, 17.

What is the complementary color of dusty rose?

Its complement on the color wheel is #A5D4D4, close to powder blue. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on dusty rose?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 2.2:1, while with black it is 9.7:1.