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Dusk

Dusk is a light and lively shade of gray with soft purple undertones. Because the color is so understated, you can use it in just about any room in your home. This color looks fabulous in kids’ rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms paired with pink, lavender, or darker shades of gray. You can even use it in your office. When using it as an accent color, try incorporating it in your main living areas, such as your living room or sitting room. Pair it with subtle (or not so subtle) shades of pink, purple, and blue for a stunning, eye-catching effect. If you wish to use the bluer form of this shade, consider incorporating it in your master bedroom, bathrooms, or main living spaces. This form of dusk can make any space feel instantly warmer and lend an air of sophistication. It’s one of those colors that pairs well with just about every other color in the rainbow, quite possibly because it was modeled after warm sunsets over a desert horizon. Because it is typically considered a pastel, it looks great with other soft hues. Consider pairing it with shades of pink, purple and blue. It also looks fantastic with grays and white.

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What is the hex code?

The hex code for dusk is #F4F2F1. Similar hex codes include #D5D6E4 (lavender ice) and #B1BECD (whisper blue).


What color is dusk?

Dusk is an extremely light shade of gray with soft purple undertones.


What is the history?

This color resembles the natural hue of the approaching twilight hour, or “dusk.”


What is the color meaning and symbolism of this hue?

Dusk is often associated with a sense of serenity and calmness. Because it is a hue of transition from light to dark, it is commonly connected with contemplation and self-reflection.


What colors go best with dusk?

Because dusk is typically a pastel, it looks great with other soft hues. Consider pairing it with shades of pink, purple, and blue. Dusk also looks fantastic when paired with other shades of gray and white.

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Dusk vs Dove Gray
Dove gray is a lighter shade of charcoal gray. This is the ideal hue for libraries or studies, especially when paired with darker grays.
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Dusk vs Zinc
Zinc is a light, silvery shade of gray. Use this shade, along with silver, to highlight and accessorize, adding items such as pillows, throws, and picture frames in this hue.
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Dusk vs Metallic Silver
Metallic silver is a shiny, light gray shade. For a monochromatic effect, incorporate this hue into your bedroom with a silver duvet, lamp and lampshade, rug, and shiny wallpaper.

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