Dusky Blush Velvet

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Notes

Dusky Blush Velvet (#DDB6C2) is a soft red with a pastel character. It reads calm and airy, with enough chroma to feel intentional rather than washed out. Its HSL profile (342°, 36%, 79%) places it in the balanced band at a light lightness. It works as a background wash, large-area fill, or soft illustration tone. Add a darker ink of the same hue when you need type over it. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary teal. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

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RGB

rgb(221, 182, 194)

HSL

hsl(342, 36%, 79%)