Please, Forget Pumpkin Orange — This Is the Subtler, Way More Stylish Autumn Color I'm Seeing Absolutely Everywhere Right Now

Image of a dusty pink painted media room with a large aubergine sofa. There is a painting on the wall above the sofa, a curved floor lamp beside the sofa, and a round wooden coffee table in front of the sofa.

Don't get me wrong, walking along a leafy street on a brisk autumn afternoon — it wouldn't be the same without those stunning shades of orange, but bright orange decor taking over your home for the season? No, thank you. It's a conundrum that haunts me every year, but I think I may have just found the perfect color solution.

Amongst all the seasonal homeware releases and Autumn/Winter collections, one surprising shade has snuck its way into all the coziest fall color palettes: dusty pink. Imagine the hazy, yet warm pinks found in winter sunsets, or the pink glow of moody lighting in 70s-inspired lounges. It's a pink that pairs perfectly with other color trends, like rich chocolate brown or aubergine purple, and I'm calling it the stylish alternative to pumpkin orange.