22 Shades of Dull Color

Dull describes intensity, not a hue. This collection holds desaturated versions of everything. Reds, greens, blues, the works. Colors that stepped back so something brighter could step forward.Browse the range of dull tones with all color codes included. Put three dull colors together and you get a harmonious scheme without any effort. That is the power of low saturation.

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Dull Orange Color
Pumpkin skins in a Pennsylvania farm market, matte and earthy. Dull orange color (#d8863b) delivers autumn warmth without neon shout. Deep brown and cream complete the seasonal palette.
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Dull Yellow Color
Dried cornhusks in a fall wreath, mustard drained of its glare. Dull yellow color (#eedc5b) carries warmth without the punch of pure lemon. Retro layouts and earthy palettes make natural homes for the shade.
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Dull Brown Color
Think dry topsoil and paper grocery bags, and that’s the point. Dull brown color (#876e4b) asks for nothing, which makes the shade such an honest background. Add one bright accent and the whole layout suddenly has focus.
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Dull Magenta Color
Dull magenta is a muted, dusty berry with grey and brown mixed in, like a wine stain on old fabric. Moody and grown-up, nothing like neon magenta, the dull magenta color adds a rich, understated warmth to a vintage palette.
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Dull Pink Color
Dull pink is a muted rose with a mauve edge, softer and dustier than a true pink. Romantic without being sweet, the dull pink color works as a gentle accent in a vintage or feminine design.
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Dull Gold Color
Dull gold is a matte, brownish ochre, the color of tarnished brass or aged bronze. Without shine, the dull gold color reads as an earthy, antique neutral. It pairs richly with deep green and cream for a heritage feel.
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Dull Olive Color
Dull olive is a warm grey-brown with an olive tint, the color of dried herbs or old canvas. The dull olive color is a proper workhorse neutral. Use dull olive #7a7564 to ground a palette of brighter greens and creams.
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Dull Red Color
Dull red is a muted brick, the color of an old barn or a faded flag. The grey in the dull red color takes the shout down to a murmur. It’s a grounded, rustic red that pairs well with weathered wood.
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Dull Purple Color
Dull purple is a greyed mulberry, the color of a bruise fading or a plum past its prime. The name undersells the dull purple color; there’s real warmth here. It reads as moody and mature next to charcoal.
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Dull Teal Color
The name is doing this color no favors. Dull teal color (#5f9e8f) is really just teal that’s grown up and moved out of its parents’ basement. Coastal brands and wellness packaging keep quietly picking it up, since it’s calm enough to feel adult without going grey.