Light Dusty Fern is a medium-light, muted shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #A5BA97, which equals rgb(165, 186, 151) in RGB and hsl(96, 20%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C11 M0 Y19 K27, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#A5BA97 - RGB
165, 186, 151 - HSL
96°, 20%, 66% - CMYK
11, 0, 19, 27 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Light Dusty Fern
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. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.07:1. Its complementary color is #AC97BA.
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Light Dusty Fern color codes
| HEX | #A5BA97 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(165, 186, 151) |
| HSL | hsl(96, 20%, 66%) |
| HSV | 96°, 19%, 73% |
| CMYK | 11%, 0%, 19%, 27% |
| Decimal | 10861207 |
Shades and tints of Light Dusty Fern
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F0F4EE - 100
#E1E8DC - 200
#D2DDCB - 300
#C3D1BA - 400
#B4C6A8 - 500
#A5BA97 - 600
#8A9B7E - 700
#6E7C65 - 800
#535D4C - 900
#373E32 - 950
#1C1F19
Color harmonies for Light Dusty Fern
- Complementary
#AC97BA≈ Light Dusty Grape - Analogous −30°
#B6BA97≈ Light Dusty Lime - Analogous +30°
#97BA9A≈ Light Dusty Green - Triadic +120°
#97A5BA≈ Light Dusty Cerulean - Triadic +240°
#BA97A5≈ Light Dusty Blush - Split 150°
#9A97BA≈ Light Dusty Blue - Split 210°
#BA97B6≈ Light Dusty Cerise
Contrast and accessibility of Light Dusty Fern
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Dusty Fern | Aa | 2.09:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Dusty Fern | Aa | 10.07:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Dusty Fern
background-color: #A5BA97;color: #A5BA97;background-color: rgb(165, 186, 151);background-color: hsl(96, 20%, 66%);:root { --color-light-dusty-fern: #A5BA97; }class="bg-[#A5BA97]"Colors similar to Light Dusty Fern
- Light Dusty Apple
#A8BA97 - Light Dusty Leaf
#A1BA97 - Light Dusty Clover
#9EBA97 - Light Dusty Spring Bud
#ACBA97 - Light Dusty Chartreuse
#AFBA97 - Light Dusty Shamrock
#9ABA97 - Light Dusty Green
#97BA97 - Light Dusty Lime
#B3BA97 - Light Dusty Kelly
#97BA9A - Light Dusty Emerald
#97BA9E - Light Dusty Jade
#97BAA1 - Light Dusty Citron
#B6BA97
More green shades
- Very Dark Dusty Fern
#2C3725 - Dark Dusty Fern
#405035 - Deep Dusty Fern
#536845 - Medium Dark Dusty Fern
#678156 - Dusty Fern
#7A9966 - Medium Light Dusty Fern
#90A97E - Pale Dusty Fern
#BACAAF - Very Pale Dusty Fern
#CFDAC8 - Palest Dusty Fern
#E4EBE0 - Darkest Leaf
#0F3300 - Very Dark Leaf
#1C5C00
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Dusty Fern?
The HEX code for Light Dusty Fern is #A5BA97.
What is the RGB value of Light Dusty Fern?
Light Dusty Fern has an RGB value of 165, 186, 151 (rgb(165, 186, 151)). In HSL it is 96°, 20%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Dusty Fern?
Use black text on Light Dusty Fern. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.09:1 and black text has 10.07:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Dusty Fern?
The complementary color of Light Dusty Fern is #AC97BA. Analogous colors #B6BA97 and #97BA9A also pair well.