#DD9592 Hex Color
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Dusty Cedar is a muted, unsaturated red with warm, earthy undertones. Because of its dusty quality, it works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background, where it can appear washed out. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to make the color pop. The hex code for this shade is #dd9592. It offers enough contrast for black text to remain legible.
About Dusty Cedar
Dried rose petals pressed between book pages
What does dusty cedar mean?
Dusty Cedar often suggests softness, comfort, and easygoing warmth without the urgency of a brighter red. Its low saturation and mid-lightness make it feel settled and gentle, more background than centerpiece.
Where you see dusty cedar
- dried roses
- clay pots
- blush makeup
- terracotta tiles
- faded brick
- lipstick
What it works for
Use it for bedrooms, packaging, and branding that wants warmth without shouting.
What colors go with dusty cedar?
Sage Green #9caf88The muted green cools the red's warmth and keeps both colors relaxed.Charcoal #36454fDeep gray grounds the softness and gives the palette a firm edge.Cream #fffdd0Cream lightens the palette while keeping the mood warm and soft.Slate Blue #6a5acdThe cool blue contrasts the warm red without sharp tension.Olive #808000Olive adds earthy depth that suits this color's faded, natural feel.
Questions about Dusty Cedar
What is the hex code for Dusty Cedar?
Dusty Cedar is #dd9592. In RGB that is rgb(221, 149, 146), in HSL hsl(2, 52%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 34%, 13%.
Is #dd9592 suitable for text on a white background?
While #dd9592 is a beautiful decorative color, it generally fails accessibility standards for standard body text against a white background. Use this shade for larger, bolder headings or graphic accents where legibility is less critical than visual impact and mood.
Is Dusty Cedar readable on white or black?
Dusty Cedar has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.78:1 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.