Dusty Rose is a medium, muted shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #996685, which equals rgb(153, 102, 133) in RGB and hsl(324, 20%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M33 Y13 K40, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#996685 - RGB
153, 102, 133 - HSL
324°, 20%, 50% - CMYK
0, 33, 13, 40 - Family
Pink - Tone
Medium, muted
About Dusty Rose
Pink shades range from soft pastels to vivid magentas. They can feel gentle and romantic or loud and modern, depending on saturation and lightness. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 4.59:1. Its complementary color is #66997A.
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Dusty Rose color codes
| HEX | #996685 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(153, 102, 133) |
| HSL | hsl(324, 20%, 50%) |
| HSV | 324°, 33%, 60% |
| CMYK | 0%, 33%, 13%, 40% |
| Decimal | 10053253 |
Shades and tints of Dusty Rose
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EEE6EB - 100
#DDCCD6 - 200
#CCB3C2 - 300
#BB99AE - 400
#AA8099 - 500
#996685 - 600
#80556F - 700
#664459 - 800
#4D3343 - 900
#33222C - 950
#1A1116
Color harmonies for Dusty Rose
- Complementary
#66997A≈ Dusty Jade - Analogous −30°
#946699≈ Dusty Purple - Analogous +30°
#99666B≈ Dusty Red - Triadic +120°
#859966≈ Dusty Apple - Triadic +240°
#668599≈ Dusty Capri - Split 150°
#6B9966≈ Dusty Green - Split 210°
#669994≈ Dusty Turquoise
Contrast and accessibility of Dusty Rose
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dusty Rose | Aa | 4.57:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Dusty Rose | Aa | 4.59:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Dusty Rose
background-color: #996685;color: #996685;background-color: rgb(153, 102, 133);background-color: hsl(324, 20%, 50%);:root { --color-dusty-rose: #996685; }class="bg-[#996685]"Colors similar to Dusty Rose
- Dusty Raspberry
#99668A - Dusty Blush
#996680 - Dusty Cerise
#99668F - Dusty Carmine
#99667A - Dusty Fuchsia
#996694 - Dusty Ruby
#996675 - Dusty Magenta
#996699 - Dusty Orchid
#946699 - Dusty Crimson
#996670 - Dusty Purple
#8F6699 - Dusty Grape
#8A6699 - Dusty Cardinal
#99666B
More pink shades
- Very Pale Muted Rose
#E3BFD5 - Palest Muted Rose
#F0DBE8 - Very Dark Dusty Rose
#372530 - Dark Dusty Rose
#503545 - Deep Dusty Rose
#68455A - Medium Dark Dusty Rose
#81566F - Medium Light Dusty Rose
#A97E98 - Light Dusty Rose
#BA97AC - Pale Dusty Rose
#CAAFBF - Very Pale Dusty Rose
#DAC8D3 - Palest Dusty Rose
#EBE0E7
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dusty Rose?
The HEX code for Dusty Rose is #996685.
What is the RGB value of Dusty Rose?
Dusty Rose has an RGB value of 153, 102, 133 (rgb(153, 102, 133)). In HSL it is 324°, 20%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Dusty Rose?
Use black text on Dusty Rose. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.57:1 and black text has 4.59:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dusty Rose?
The complementary color of Dusty Rose is #66997A. Analogous colors #946699 and #99666B also pair well.