Dusty Persimmon is a medium, muted shade in the orange color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #997A66, which equals rgb(153, 122, 102) in RGB and hsl(24, 20%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M20 Y33 K40, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#997A66 - RGB
153, 122, 102 - HSL
24°, 20%, 50% - CMYK
0, 20, 33, 40 - Family
Orange - Tone
Medium, muted
About Dusty Persimmon
Orange shades feel warm, friendly and optimistic. They sit between the intensity of red and the cheer of yellow, and work well for buttons, highlights and playful brands. 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 5.33:1. Its complementary color is #668599.
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Dusty Persimmon color codes
| HEX | #997A66 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(153, 122, 102) |
| HSL | hsl(24, 20%, 50%) |
| HSV | 24°, 33%, 60% |
| CMYK | 0%, 20%, 33%, 40% |
| Decimal | 10058342 |
Shades and tints of Dusty Persimmon
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EEE9E6 - 100
#DDD3CC - 200
#CCBDB3 - 300
#BBA699 - 400
#AA9080 - 500
#997A66 - 600
#806655 - 700
#665144 - 800
#4D3D33 - 900
#332922 - 950
#1A1411
Color harmonies for Dusty Persimmon
- Complementary
#668599≈ Dusty Capri - Analogous −30°
#99666B≈ Dusty Red - Analogous +30°
#999466≈ Dusty Marigold - Triadic +120°
#66997A≈ Dusty Jade - Triadic +240°
#7A6699≈ Dusty Iris - Split 150°
#669994≈ Dusty Turquoise - Split 210°
#666B99≈ Dusty Cobalt
Contrast and accessibility of Dusty Persimmon
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dusty Persimmon | Aa | 3.94:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Dusty Persimmon | Aa | 5.33:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Dusty Persimmon
background-color: #997A66;color: #997A66;background-color: rgb(153, 122, 102);background-color: hsl(24, 20%, 50%);:root { --color-dusty-persimmon: #997A66; }class="bg-[#997A66]"Colors similar to Dusty Persimmon
- Dusty Cinnabar
#997566 - Dusty Orange
#998066 - Dusty Vermilion
#997066 - Dusty Tangerine
#998566 - Dusty Scarlet
#996B66 - Dusty Amber
#998A66 - Warm Gray 50
#8B8074 - Dusty Red
#996666 - Dusty Cardinal
#99666B - Dusty Marigold
#998F66 - Dusty Crimson
#996670 - Medium Light Dusty Red
#A97E7E
More orange shades
- Light Soft Persimmon
#DC9E74 - Pale Soft Persimmon
#E4B595 - Very Pale Soft Persimmon
#EDCCB6 - Palest Soft Persimmon
#F5E2D6 - Muted Persimmon
#B2754D - Medium Dark Dusty Persimmon
#816756 - Pure Orange
#FF8000 - Medium Light Orange
#FF9429 - Light Orange
#FFA852 - Pale Orange
#FFBD7A - Very Pale Orange
#FFD1A3
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dusty Persimmon?
The HEX code for Dusty Persimmon is #997A66.
What is the RGB value of Dusty Persimmon?
Dusty Persimmon has an RGB value of 153, 122, 102 (rgb(153, 122, 102)). In HSL it is 24°, 20%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Dusty Persimmon?
Use black text on Dusty Persimmon. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.94:1 and black text has 5.33:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dusty Persimmon?
The complementary color of Dusty Persimmon is #668599. Analogous colors #99666B and #999466 also pair well.