Dusky Shades

Color Genres: Pale Tones · Pastels · Brights · Dimmed Tones · Moderates · Vivids · Dusky Shades · Rich Shades · Jewel Tones

Dusky Shades are colors with deep value and soft chroma. Deep and softened. Rich color sitting on a gray base.

The nine color genres come from Anuschka Rees and her book Personal Color. Her system is the clearest map of color I know, and it’s worth owning. Find Personal Color at anuschkarees.com ↗

Who looks great in dusky shades

• Cool skin: 9 of my dusky shades, like 094 Navy Blue, 095 Blue Abyss, 113 Midnight Blue
• Olive skin: 6 of my dusky shades, like 036 Dutch Chocolate, 062 Muir Green, 064 Olive Drab
• Warm skin: 4 of my dusky shades, like 036 Dutch Chocolate, 062 Muir Green, 064 Olive Drab
• Soft Neutral skin: 1 of my dusky shades, like 146 Thunder Cloud

Depth matters too. Deeper genres usually flatter deeper skin and high contrast between hair, eyes and skin. Your hair and eyes tell me the rest in a session.

How to wear dusky shades

Dusky shades are deep and grounded. They work like neutrals with personality, so they’re a great foundation for a capsule.

Shop every dye in dusky shades

I have 15 dyes in this genre. Tap any shade to see its hex code and build a palette around it below. Add to cart right from here.

My library doesn’t have dusky shades in every family yet. Missing for now: reds and pinks, oranges, yellows, aquas and turquoises, purples, magentas. When a genre has a gap, mixing two dyes on the fabric can get you close: add a little gray to soften, or a lighter dye to lift.

#6D5056Truffle Brown is a luxurious, rich brown reminiscent of truffles. It is sophisticated and elegant, evoking opulence and refinement.Hex code copied

035 Truffle Brown$8.00Add to cart

#80594FDutch Chocolate is a deep, rich brown reminiscent of Dutch chocolate. It is indulgent and luxurious, evoking richness and depth.Hex code copied

036 Dutch Chocolate$8.00Add to cart

#73624CBrazil Nut is a warm, nutty brown reminiscent of Brazil nuts. Earthy and comforting, evoking a sense of natural simplicity.Hex code copied

037 Brazil Nut$8.00Add to cart

#6D795DMuir Green is a soft, muted green-gray reminiscent of the forests of Muir Woods. It's serene, evoking feelings of peace and harmony.Hex code copied

062 Muir Green$8.00Add to cart

#596E53Olive Drab is a muted, earthy green-gray reminiscent of military uniforms. It's subtle and understated, evoking feelings of reliability and stability.Hex code copied

064 Olive Drab$8.00Add to cart

#394066Navy Blue is rich deep blue is reminiscent of cold blue waters. It's mystical and enchanting, evoking feelings of wonder and awe.Hex code copied

094 Navy Blue$8.00Add to cart

#1F2A49Blue Abyss is a deep, rich blue-black reminiscent of the vastness of outer space. It's mysterious and awe-inspiring, evoking feelings of wonder.Hex code copied

095 Blue Abyss$8.00Add to cart

#3E4276Midnight Blue is a deep, rich blue reminiscent of midnight skies. It's mysterious and enchanting, evoking feelings of wonder and awe.Hex code copied

113 Midnight Blue$8.00Add to cart

#6C7980Timber Wolf is a soft, muted gray reminiscent of timber wolf fur. It's elegant and sophisticated, evoking feelings of refinement and luxury.Hex code copied

144 Timber Wolf$8.00Add to cart

#616B66Gunmetal Gray is a muted, industrial gray reminiscent of gunmetal. It's utilitarian and practical, evoking feelings of reliability and durability.Hex code copied

145 Gunmetal Gray$8.00Add to cart

#424647Thunder Cloud is a soft, muted gray reminiscent of stormy skies. It's calming and soothing, evoking feelings of tranquility and peace.Hex code copied

146 Thunder Cloud$8.00Add to cart

#363D4DNew Black is a deep, rich black reminiscent of newly polished black surfaces. It's sleek and modern, evoking feelings of sophistication and elegance.Hex code copied

147 New Black$8.00Add to cart

#362E3DBetter Black is a deep, rich black reminiscent of midnight skies. It's mysterious and enchanting, evoking feelings of wonder and awe.Hex code copied

148 Better Black$8.00Add to cart

#263340Hot Black is a deep, rich black reminiscent of the darkest raven. It's mysterious and dramatic, evoking feelings of wonder and awe.Hex code copied

149 Hot Black$8.00Add to cart

#090D0DRaven Black is a deep, rich black reminiscent of the darkest raven. It's mysterious and dramatic, evoking feelings of wonder and awe.Hex code copied

150 Raven Black$8.00Add to cart

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Color Genres: Pale Tones · Pastels · Brights · Dimmed Tones · Moderates · Vivids · Dusky Shades · Rich Shades · Jewel Tones