Dusty Lime is a medium, muted shade in the yellow color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #8F9966, which equals rgb(143, 153, 102) in RGB and hsl(72, 20%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C7 M0 Y33 K40, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#8F9966 - RGB
143, 153, 102 - HSL
72°, 20%, 50% - CMYK
7, 0, 33, 40 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium, muted
About 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. 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 6.92:1. Its complementary color is #706699.
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Dusty Lime color codes
| HEX | #8F9966 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(143, 153, 102) |
| HSL | hsl(72, 20%, 50%) |
| HSV | 72°, 33%, 60% |
| CMYK | 7%, 0%, 33%, 40% |
| Decimal | 9410918 |
Shades and tints of Dusty Lime
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#ECEEE6 - 100
#DADDCC - 200
#C7CCB3 - 300
#B4BB99 - 400
#A2AA80 - 500
#8F9966 - 600
#778055 - 700
#5F6644 - 800
#484D33 - 900
#303322 - 950
#181A11
Color harmonies for Dusty Lime
- Complementary
#706699≈ Dusty Ultramarine - Analogous −30°
#998A66≈ Dusty Tangerine - Analogous +30°
#759966≈ Dusty Clover - Triadic +120°
#668F99≈ Dusty Lagoon - Triadic +240°
#99668F≈ Dusty Fuchsia - Split 150°
#667599≈ Dusty Cornflower - Split 210°
#8A6699≈ Dusty Amethyst
Contrast and accessibility of Dusty Lime
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dusty Lime | Aa | 3.04:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Dusty Lime | Aa | 6.92:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Dusty Lime
background-color: #8F9966;color: #8F9966;background-color: rgb(143, 153, 102);background-color: hsl(72, 20%, 50%);:root { --color-dusty-lime: #8F9966; }class="bg-[#8F9966]"Colors similar to Dusty Lime
- Dusty Chartreuse
#8A9966 - Dusty Citron
#949966 - Dusty Spring Bud
#859966 - Dusty Yellow
#999966 - Dusty Gold
#999466 - Moss Green
#8A9A5B - Dusty Apple
#809966 - Dusty Marigold
#998F66 - Dusty Fern
#7A9966 - Dusty Amber
#998A66 - Dusty Leaf
#759966 - Dusty Tangerine
#998566
More yellow shades
- Very Pale Muted Lime
#DCE3BF - Palest Muted Lime
#ECF0DB - Very Dark Dusty Lime
#333725 - Dark Dusty Lime
#4A5035 - Deep Dusty Lime
#616845 - Medium Dark Dusty Lime
#788156 - Medium Light Dusty Lime
#A1A97E - Light Dusty Lime
#B3BA97 - Pale Dusty Lime
#C5CAAF - Very Pale Dusty Lime
#D7DAC8 - Palest Dusty Lime
#E9EBE0
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dusty Lime?
The HEX code for Dusty Lime is #8F9966.
What is the RGB value of Dusty Lime?
Dusty Lime has an RGB value of 143, 153, 102 (rgb(143, 153, 102)). In HSL it is 72°, 20%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Dusty Lime?
Use black text on Dusty Lime. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.04:1 and black text has 6.92:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dusty Lime?
The complementary color of Dusty Lime is #706699. Analogous colors #998A66 and #759966 also pair well.