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Muted Color Palette

Soft, desaturated tones with gray undertones for sophisticated, calming design

Muted Rose

Dusty Blue

Muted Sage

Soft Mauve

Warm Gray

Muted Terracotta

Dusty Lavender

Soft Olive

Muted Gold

Cool Taupe

About This Palette

A muted color palette features colors that have been grayed or desaturated, giving them a soft, sophisticated quality. These tones feel calm, understated, and elegant. Muted palettes are popular in Scandinavian design, editorial layouts, soft-girl aesthetics, and high-end branding where subtlety is valued over boldness.

Color Combinations

Soft Tones

#B88A8A · #7A8EA4 · #8A9A80

Dusty Elegance

#A88898 · #9890A8 · #9A9490

Warm Muted

#B08070 · #888E6E · #B0A068

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a color muted?
Muted colors are created by adding gray to a pure hue, reducing its saturation while maintaining the overall color family. They appear soft, chalky, and subdued compared to their vivid counterparts.
How do I use a muted palette in design?
Use muted tones as the primary palette with a slightly brighter accent for focal points. They create sophisticated, calm designs. Pair with clean typography and generous white space for a modern feel.
What is the difference between muted and pastel colors?
Pastels are light, whitened versions of colors (high lightness, low saturation). Muted colors are grayed versions at any lightness level. Muted colors can be darker and feel more sophisticated than pastels.

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