Dusty Apple is a medium, muted shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #809966, which equals rgb(128, 153, 102) in RGB and hsl(89, 20%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C16 M0 Y33 K40, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#809966 - RGB
128, 153, 102 - HSL
89°, 20%, 50% - CMYK
16, 0, 33, 40 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium, muted
About Dusty Apple
Green shades suggest growth, health and calm. From fresh limes to deep forest tones, they are widely used for nature, wellness, finance and “success” states in interfaces. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 6.67:1. Its complementary color is #7F6699.
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Dusty Apple color codes
| HEX | #809966 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(128, 153, 102) |
| HSL | hsl(89, 20%, 50%) |
| HSV | 89°, 33%, 60% |
| CMYK | 16%, 0%, 33%, 40% |
| Decimal | 8427878 |
Shades and tints of Dusty Apple
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EAEEE6 - 100
#D5DDCC - 200
#C0CCB3 - 300
#AABB99 - 400
#95AA80 - 500
#809966 - 600
#6B8055 - 700
#556644 - 800
#404D33 - 900
#2B3322 - 950
#151A11
Color harmonies for Dusty Apple
- Complementary
#7F6699≈ Dusty Periwinkle - Analogous −30°
#999866≈ Dusty Yellow - Analogous +30°
#679966≈ Dusty Green - Triadic +120°
#668099≈ Dusty Cerulean - Triadic +240°
#996680≈ Dusty Rose - Split 150°
#666799≈ Dusty Blue - Split 210°
#986699≈ Dusty Magenta
Contrast and accessibility of Dusty Apple
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dusty Apple | Aa | 3.15:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Dusty Apple | Aa | 6.67:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Dusty Apple
background-color: #809966;color: #809966;background-color: rgb(128, 153, 102);background-color: hsl(89, 20%, 50%);:root { --color-dusty-apple: #809966; }class="bg-[#809966]"Colors similar to Dusty Apple
- Dusty Spring Bud
#859966 - Dusty Fern
#7A9966 - Dusty Chartreuse
#8A9966 - Dusty Leaf
#759966 - Moss Green
#8A9A5B - Dusty Lime
#8F9966 - Dusty Clover
#709966 - Dusty Citron
#949966 - Dusty Shamrock
#6B9966 - Dusty Yellow
#999966 - Dusty Green
#669966 - Dusty Gold
#999466
More green shades
- Very Pale Muted Apple
#D1E3BF - Palest Muted Apple
#E6F0DB - Very Dark Dusty Apple
#2E3725 - Dark Dusty Apple
#425035 - Deep Dusty Apple
#576845 - Medium Dark Dusty Apple
#6B8156 - Medium Light Dusty Apple
#94A97E - Light Dusty Apple
#A8BA97 - Pale Dusty Apple
#BDCAAF - Very Pale Dusty Apple
#D1DAC8 - Palest Dusty Apple
#E6EBE0
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dusty Apple?
The HEX code for Dusty Apple is #809966.
What is the RGB value of Dusty Apple?
Dusty Apple has an RGB value of 128, 153, 102 (rgb(128, 153, 102)). In HSL it is 89°, 20%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Dusty Apple?
Use black text on Dusty Apple. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.15:1 and black text has 6.67:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dusty Apple?
The complementary color of Dusty Apple is #7F6699. Analogous colors #999866 and #679966 also pair well.