Dusty Chartreuse is a medium, muted shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #8A9966, which equals rgb(138, 153, 102) in RGB and hsl(78, 20%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C10 M0 Y33 K40, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#8A9966 - RGB
138, 153, 102 - HSL
78°, 20%, 50% - CMYK
10, 0, 33, 40 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium, muted
About Dusty Chartreuse
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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 6.83:1. Its complementary color is #756699.
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Dusty Chartreuse color codes
| HEX | #8A9966 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(138, 153, 102) |
| HSL | hsl(78, 20%, 50%) |
| HSV | 78°, 33%, 60% |
| CMYK | 10%, 0%, 33%, 40% |
| Decimal | 9083238 |
Shades and tints of Dusty Chartreuse
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#ECEEE6 - 100
#D8DDCC - 200
#C5CCB3 - 300
#B1BB99 - 400
#9EAA80 - 500
#8A9966 - 600
#738055 - 700
#5C6644 - 800
#454D33 - 900
#2E3322 - 950
#171A11
Color harmonies for Dusty Chartreuse
- Complementary
#756699≈ Dusty Indigo - Analogous −30°
#998F66≈ Dusty Amber - Analogous +30°
#709966≈ Dusty Shamrock - Triadic +120°
#668A99≈ Dusty Peacock - Triadic +240°
#99668A≈ Dusty Cerise - Split 150°
#667099≈ Dusty Sapphire - Split 210°
#8F6699≈ Dusty Grape
Contrast and accessibility of Dusty Chartreuse
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dusty Chartreuse | Aa | 3.08:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Dusty Chartreuse | Aa | 6.83:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Dusty Chartreuse
background-color: #8A9966;color: #8A9966;background-color: rgb(138, 153, 102);background-color: hsl(78, 20%, 50%);:root { --color-dusty-chartreuse: #8A9966; }class="bg-[#8A9966]"Colors similar to Dusty Chartreuse
- Dusty Spring Bud
#859966 - Dusty Lime
#8F9966 - Dusty Apple
#809966 - Dusty Citron
#949966 - Moss Green
#8A9A5B - Dusty Yellow
#999966 - Dusty Fern
#7A9966 - Dusty Gold
#999466 - Dusty Marigold
#998F66 - Dusty Leaf
#759966 - Dusty Amber
#998A66 - Dusty Clover
#709966
More green shades
- Very Pale Muted Chartreuse
#D8E3BF - Palest Muted Chartreuse
#EAF0DB - Very Dark Dusty Chartreuse
#323725 - Dark Dusty Chartreuse
#485035 - Deep Dusty Chartreuse
#5E6845 - Medium Dark Dusty Chartreuse
#748156 - Medium Light Dusty Chartreuse
#9CA97E - Light Dusty Chartreuse
#AFBA97 - Pale Dusty Chartreuse
#C2CAAF - Very Pale Dusty Chartreuse
#D5DAC8 - Palest Dusty Chartreuse
#E8EBE0
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dusty Chartreuse?
The HEX code for Dusty Chartreuse is #8A9966.
What is the RGB value of Dusty Chartreuse?
Dusty Chartreuse has an RGB value of 138, 153, 102 (rgb(138, 153, 102)). In HSL it is 78°, 20%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Dusty Chartreuse?
Use black text on Dusty Chartreuse. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.08:1 and black text has 6.83:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dusty Chartreuse?
The complementary color of Dusty Chartreuse is #756699. Analogous colors #998F66 and #709966 also pair well.