Dusty Rose
Dusty rose is a soft, dusty pink color. It is also referred to as dusky rose, dusty pink or dusky pink. This light grayish-red hue is a combination of pink and violet on the color wheel. Its subtle blue tones provide depth and tranquility. It pairs well with natural green shades. Colors that are related to dusty rose are pink, violet, rose red, rose quartz.
History
The first recorded use of rose as a color name in English was in 1382. The history of the hue is as quiet and understated as the pigment itself. It was invented by an unknown potter in Staffordshire at some point around 1790, and was introduced to the artist market as ‘pinkcolour’ shortly afterwards. Its impact in the field of watercolor was significant, and for years it was the only lightfast pink pigment available to watercolor artists.
Potter’s Pink is an artificial mineral pigment made by combining tin oxide, alumina, chromium oxide, lime, and quartz at a high temperature. The resulting mixture is thoroughly washed and dried, creating a lightfast, earthy pink. Its quartz content means that the pigment particles are quite hard and irregular, and this contributes to the granular, textural quality the pigment produces. Today it is still mostly used as a glaze for ceramics, but it is also a popular color on artist palettes– particularly for watercolor artists.
Psychology
In color psychology, pink color and its various shades are linked to femininity and its corresponding gender stereotypes-weakness, shyness, and tranquility. It is generally perceived as a positive emotional color, which is associated with kindness, care, gentleness. It is also regarded as a color which represents nurturing and compassion, and it gives one feelings of understanding and acceptance. That is why many hospitals require nurses to wear pink-colored uniforms. For many people, pink gives off joyful, creative and refreshing vibe.
According to researches, certain shades of pink reduce aggression, which is why this color was used in prison cells during the 80s. To limit aggresion in inmates, prison wardens painted holding cells in prisons and jails in pink. Apparently, it led to less physical and verbal abuse among inmates. However, despite the fact that pink’s calming effect has been demonstrated, researches of color psychology have found that this effect only occurs during the initial exposure to pink color. As reported, when used in prisons, inmates often become even more agitated once they become accustomed to the color.
Dusty rose, a muddy shade of pink, can be considered old-fashioned or nostalgic. Like all rose colors, it can be associated with love and romance and evoke happy feelings. That is one of the reasons why dusty rose has been a huge trend in wedding colors. Same as with color pink, it was believed that dusty rose can ’tame’ aggresive behavior in people. That is why in the 80s, the University of Iowa football team painted their visitors’ locker rooms pink. By trying to reduce the aggression of the opposing players, they were hoping to give their home team a psychological advantage.
By recognizing that pink color can be pretty feminist, women around the world tend to use it as a powerful, socio-political mark. According to color psychology, pink is best used as a symbol of hope, which would explain why it is a successful choice when used for breast cancer awareness.
Uses
Dusty rose, a soft mix of pink and purple, is regarded as timeless and elegant. It pairs well with color green and its various shades. It also goes well with nude champagne, silver grey and blush pink. Unlike its flashy, brighter, and more playful counterparts, this shade has ashy undertones. Its subdued, but at the same time rich and elegant hue, makes it a popular choice for weddings. It can be used for ceremony decorations, bridesmaid dresses, wedding bouquets, and it is especially a good fit for rustic wedding decor.
This classic feminine shade is also used for bridal and baby shower due to its elegant and subtle hue. It is a good option for everyday wear because it brings out the best in everyone’s skin tone. Because of its neutral tone, it can also be a great base for interior design. Dusty rose is regarded as a color that is stunning on its own, but can also blend lovely with a range of colors.
Color Conversion
| Hex | DCAE96 |
| RGB Decimal | 220, 174, 150 |
| RGB Percent | 86.3, 68.2, 58.8 |
| CMYK | 0, 21, 32, 14 |
| HSL | 20.6°, 50, 72.5 |
| HSV (or HSB) | 20.6°, 31.8, 86.3 |
| Web Safe | cc9999 |
| CIE-LAB | 74.63, 13.4, 18.714 |
| XYZ | 50.156, 47.692, 35.416 |
| xyY | 0.376, 0.358, 47.692 |
| CIE-LCH | 74.63, 23.017, 54.395 |
| CIE-LUV | 74.63, 31.33, 23.303 |
| Hunter-Lab | 69.059, 8.787, 17.935 |
| Binary | 11011100, 10101110, 10010110 |