Light Dusty Emerald is a medium-light, muted shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #97BA9E, which equals rgb(151, 186, 158) in RGB and hsl(132, 20%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C19 M0 Y15 K27, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#97BA9E - RGB
151, 186, 158 - HSL
132°, 20%, 66% - CMYK
19, 0, 15, 27 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Light Dusty Emerald
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 9.83:1. Its complementary color is #BA97B3.
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Light Dusty Emerald color codes
| HEX | #97BA9E |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(151, 186, 158) |
| HSL | hsl(132, 20%, 66%) |
| HSV | 132°, 19%, 73% |
| CMYK | 19%, 0%, 15%, 27% |
| Decimal | 9943710 |
Shades and tints of Light Dusty Emerald
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EEF4EF - 100
#DCE8DF - 200
#CBDDCF - 300
#BAD1BE - 400
#A8C6AE - 500
#97BA9E - 600
#7E9B84 - 700
#657C69 - 800
#4C5D4F - 900
#323E35 - 950
#191F1A
Color harmonies for Light Dusty Emerald
- Complementary
#BA97B3≈ Light Dusty Fuchsia - Analogous −30°
#A1BA97≈ Light Dusty Clover - Analogous +30°
#97BAAF≈ Light Dusty Seafoam - Triadic +120°
#9E97BA≈ Light Dusty Iris - Triadic +240°
#BA9E97≈ Light Dusty Cinnabar - Split 150°
#AF97BA≈ Light Dusty Amethyst - Split 210°
#BA97A1≈ Light Dusty Crimson
Contrast and accessibility of Light Dusty Emerald
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Dusty Emerald | Aa | 2.14:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Dusty Emerald | Aa | 9.83:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Dusty Emerald
background-color: #97BA9E;color: #97BA9E;background-color: rgb(151, 186, 158);background-color: hsl(132, 20%, 66%);:root { --color-light-dusty-emerald: #97BA9E; }class="bg-[#97BA9E]"Colors similar to Light Dusty Emerald
- Light Dusty Jade
#97BAA1 - Light Dusty Kelly
#97BA9A - Light Dusty Green
#97BA97 - Light Dusty Malachite
#97BAA5 - Light Dusty Shamrock
#9ABA97 - Light Dusty Mint
#97BAA8 - Light Dusty Clover
#9EBA97 - Light Dusty Leaf
#A1BA97 - Light Dusty Seafoam
#97BAAC - Light Dusty Fern
#A5BA97 - Light Dusty Aquamarine
#97BAAF - Dark Sea Green
#8FBC8F
More green shades
- Very Dark Dusty Emerald
#253728 - Dark Dusty Emerald
#35503A - Deep Dusty Emerald
#45684C - Medium Dark Dusty Emerald
#56815E - Dusty Emerald
#669970 - Medium Light Dusty Emerald
#7EA987 - Pale Dusty Emerald
#AFCAB5 - Very Pale Dusty Emerald
#C8DACC - Palest Dusty Emerald
#E0EBE2 - Darkest Jade
#00330F - Very Dark Jade
#005C1C
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Dusty Emerald?
The HEX code for Light Dusty Emerald is #97BA9E.
What is the RGB value of Light Dusty Emerald?
Light Dusty Emerald has an RGB value of 151, 186, 158 (rgb(151, 186, 158)). In HSL it is 132°, 20%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Dusty Emerald?
Use black text on Light Dusty Emerald. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.14:1 and black text has 9.83:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Dusty Emerald?
The complementary color of Light Dusty Emerald is #BA97B3. Analogous colors #A1BA97 and #97BAAF also pair well.