Dark Dusty Lime is a dark, muted shade in the yellow color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #4A5035, which equals rgb(74, 80, 53) in RGB and hsl(73, 20%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C7 M0 Y34 K69, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#4A5035 - RGB
74, 80, 53 - HSL
73°, 20%, 26% - CMYK
7, 0, 34, 69 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Dark, muted
About Dark Dusty Lime
Yellow shades are bright, sunny and attention-grabbing. They suggest optimism and clarity, and are often used for highlights, warnings and happy, youthful designs. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 8.43:1. Its complementary color is #3B3550.
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Dark Dusty Lime color codes
| HEX | #4A5035 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(74, 80, 53) |
| HSL | hsl(73, 20%, 26%) |
| HSV | 73°, 34%, 31% |
| CMYK | 7%, 0%, 34%, 69% |
| Decimal | 4870197 |
Shades and tints of Dark Dusty Lime
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E1E2DD - 100
#C3C5BC - 200
#A5A89A - 300
#868A78 - 400
#686D57 - 500
#4A5035 - 600
#3E432C - 700
#313523 - 800
#25281B - 900
#191B12 - 950
#0C0D09
Color harmonies for Dark Dusty Lime
- Complementary
#3B3550≈ Dark Dusty Indigo - Analogous −30°
#504835≈ Dark Dusty Marigold - Analogous +30°
#3D5035≈ Dark Dusty Clover - Triadic +120°
#354A50≈ Dark Dusty Capri - Triadic +240°
#50354A≈ Dark Dusty Raspberry - Split 150°
#353D50≈ Dark Dusty Cornflower - Split 210°
#483550≈ Dark Dusty Purple
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Dusty Lime
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Dusty Lime | Aa | 8.43:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Dusty Lime | Aa | 2.49:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Dusty Lime
background-color: #4A5035;color: #4A5035;background-color: rgb(74, 80, 53);background-color: hsl(73, 20%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-dusty-lime: #4A5035; }class="bg-[#4A5035]"Colors similar to Dark Dusty Lime
- Dark Dusty Chartreuse
#485035 - Dark Dusty Citron
#4D5035 - Dark Dusty Spring Bud
#455035 - Dark Dusty Yellow
#505035 - Dark Dusty Gold
#504D35 - Dark Dusty Apple
#425035 - Dark Dusty Marigold
#504A35 - Dark Dusty Fern
#405035 - Dark Dusty Amber
#504835 - Dark Dusty Leaf
#3D5035 - Dark Dusty Tangerine
#504535 - Dark Dusty Clover
#3A5035
More yellow shades
- Medium Light Muted Lime
#AEBF69 - Light Muted Lime
#BDCB86 - Pale Muted Lime
#CDD7A2 - Very Pale Muted Lime
#DCE3BF - Palest Muted Lime
#ECF0DB - Very Dark Dusty Lime
#333725 - Deep Dusty Lime
#616845 - Medium Dark Dusty Lime
#788156 - Dusty Lime
#8F9966 - Medium Light Dusty Lime
#A1A97E - Light Dusty Lime
#B3BA97
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Dusty Lime?
The HEX code for Dark Dusty Lime is #4A5035.
What is the RGB value of Dark Dusty Lime?
Dark Dusty Lime has an RGB value of 74, 80, 53 (rgb(74, 80, 53)). In HSL it is 73°, 20%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Dusty Lime?
Use white text on Dark Dusty Lime. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.43:1 and black text has 2.49:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Dusty Lime?
The complementary color of Dark Dusty Lime is #3B3550. Analogous colors #504835 and #3D5035 also pair well.