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Muted Color Palettes

Muted colour pulls saturation down until every swatch sits at the same quiet volume. Nothing fights for attention; the palette feels composed and camera-ready. Its main colours include silver (#cccbdb), lilac (#bbb1d0), lilac (#d8a6be), pewter (#998cb2), emerald (#66a878), built as an analogous set around 200° on the colour wheel. Hex and RGB values for each swatch are listed below for quick copy.

Muted color palette hex codes

Main muted colours with named swatches, HEX and RGB. Derived from this tag's hue (200°), saturation (22%) and analogous scheme.

Muted color palette hex codes
SwatchNameHEXRGBCopy
Silver swatchSilver#cccbdbrgb(204, 203, 219)
Lilac swatchLilac#bbb1d0rgb(187, 177, 208)
Lilac swatchLilac#d8a6bergb(216, 166, 190)
Pewter swatchPewter#998cb2rgb(153, 140, 178)
Emerald swatchEmerald#66a878rgb(102, 168, 120)
Slate swatchSlate#576096rgb(87, 96, 150)
Smoke swatchSmoke#55716crgb(85, 113, 108)
Charcoal swatchCharcoal#3f5b6crgb(63, 91, 108)

Muted color palettes

About muted color palettes

Find 615 muted colour palettes where chroma is dialled back across the set. Dusty blues, faded rose, soft olive and washed terracotta share the same restrained energy.

Ideal for editorial layouts, wellness brands, film stills and interfaces that need calm hierarchy. Muted schemes photograph well and age slowly.

Desaturate accents as firmly as backgrounds so one loud swatch does not break the spell. Build contrast with lightness steps, not chroma spikes. If a colour feels too vivid, mix it toward its neighbour until the whole row breathes evenly.

Need something more specific? Generate a custom scheme with the AI color palette generator or extract one from a photo with the color palette from image tool.

Muted color palette FAQ

What is a muted colour palette?

Muted palettes reduce saturation in every swatch so colours stay soft and even. Examples include silver (#cccbdb), lilac (#bbb1d0), lilac (#d8a6be), none of which dominate the others.

Which hex codes appear in muted schemes?

This page centres on values like #cccbdb, #bbb1d0, #d8a6be, #998cb2, #66a878, #576096, #55716c, #3f5b6c, near #7f9ead. Expect dusty, grey-kissed hues rather than pure primaries.

When should I choose muted colours?

Use muted palettes when you want calm hierarchy, long-lived branding or photography that should not compete with loud UI chrome. They suit wellness, editorial and understated product design.

Are these 615 muted palettes free?

Yes. All muted palettes here are free for personal and commercial projects with no attribution required.