Twilight blue-violet Future Dusk blends sci-fi edge with quiet luxury.
What color is Future Dusk?
A mid-dark blue with a violet cast—softer than navy, moodier than indigo. It feels like the sky right after sunset, balancing depth with a subtle sheen.
Why was it chosen as Color of the Year
- Captures the mood of “calm futures”: tech keeps advancing, but people want comfort.
- Matches the return of deeper palettes in fashion and interiors for a luxe, cocooning mood.
- Built for dark-mode products and immersive storytelling.
Future Dusk values (HEX/RGB/CMYK/CSS copy)
- Coloro:
129-35-18 - HEX:
#4C5578 - RGB:
76, 85, 120 - CMYK:
37, 29, 0, 53 - CSS:
--wgsn-2025-future-dusk: #4C5578;
color: #4C5578;
background: rgb(76, 85, 120);
Warm or cool? Compared to nearby hues
Cool-leaning, yet the violet note softens it. Gentler than navy, more understated than indigo; compared with muted gray-blues, it carries a subtle purple glow that feels modern.
Why does it feel premium? (Psychology & vibe keywords)
- Quiet luxury: low brightness calms while violet hints add ceremony.
- Sci-fi dusk: lives between night and neon, perfect for future narratives.
- Timelessness: dark but not black, so it transcends seasons and trends.
4 palettes (fashion/home/brand/UI)
- Evening fashion:
#4C5578/#0B1220/#C084FC/#F8FAFC - Calm interior:
#4C5578/#1F2937/#E5E7EB/#D6D3D1 - Brand story:
#4C5578/#111827/#F59E0B/#CBD5E1/#9CA3AF - Dark UI shell:
#4C5578/#0F172A/#E2E8F0/#A78BFA/#22D3EE
How to use it (home/fashion/print/web)
- Home: base color for walls or upholstery; pair with brass, dark wood, and foggy whites.
- Fashion: tailored jackets or velvet pieces as hero items; keep inner layers in light gray/beige to breathe.
- Print/packaging: reliable dark ground with silver or soft coral highlights—avoid pure black floods.
- Web/UI: great for shells and navigation; keep text light (off-white/gray) and add slight glow or gradient for buttons.
Pitfalls to avoid
- Over-darkening can feel heavy—add metallics or soft highlights to keep it alive.
- Pure black pairings can crush detail; add 10–15% light gray for structure.
- In print, violet can skew red—proof before production; digital assets need attention to dark compression.
- Check UI contrast on buttons and text to avoid low legibility.
FAQ (4 questions)
Q1: What are the official values? Coloro 129-35-18, HEX #4C5578, RGB 76, 85, 120, CMYK 37, 29, 0, 53.
Q2: Which brands does it suit? Tech, luxury accessories, high-end interiors, nightlife—any brand seeking “quiet but storied” energy.
Q3: How do I keep it from feeling dated? Add cool metallics, neon-blue highlights, or gradients; limit heavy wood tones and keep warm/cool balance.
Q4: Will a dark UI feel oppressive? Not if you guard text contrast, preserve whitespace, and spark it with subtle glow lines or neon accents.