#D29B83 Hex Color
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Dusty Coral is a muted, desaturated orange that leans into a gentle, peach-like warmth. It avoids the harshness of vivid orange, making it a perfect base color for soft, approachable branding. Because of its dusty undertones, it pairs exceptionally well with charcoal greys or deep teals. The hex code for this color is #d29b83, and its contrast levels easily accommodate black text for readability.
About Dusty Coral
Terracotta left out in soft afternoon light
What does dusty coral mean?
Often linked to warmth and comfort, it calls to mind dried clay, weathered brick, and sun-faded plaster rather than bright coral seas. Its low saturation and mid lightness make it feel mellow and settled, warm without demanding attention or sharpening the mood around it.
Where you see dusty coral
- terracotta pots
- unglazed pottery
- adobe walls
- clay roof tiles
- dried rose petals
- matte blush
What it works for
It works for interiors, packaging, and brand palettes that want warmth and softness without high energy.
What colors go with dusty coral?
Sage #9caf88Cool sage greens calm its warmth and keep the pair earthy rather than sweet.Charcoal #36454fCharcoal gives it weight and contrast while keeping the overall mood muted and warm.Butter #ffff81Butter yellow sits close on the wheel, making a soft, sunny, low-contrast pairing.Deep Teal #00555aDeep teal pulls it toward dusk, its coolness sharpening the coral's warmth.
Questions about Dusty Coral
What is the hex code for Dusty Coral?
Dusty Coral is #d29b83. In RGB that is rgb(210, 155, 131), in HSL hsl(18, 47%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 38%, 18%.
Is Dusty Coral readable on white or black?
Dusty Coral has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.75:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.