Light Dusty Lime is a medium-light, muted shade in the yellow color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #B3BA97, which equals rgb(179, 186, 151) in RGB and hsl(72, 20%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C4 M0 Y19 K27, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#B3BA97 - RGB
179, 186, 151 - HSL
72°, 20%, 66% - CMYK
4, 0, 19, 27 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Light 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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.39:1. Its complementary color is #9E97BA.
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Light Dusty Lime color codes
| HEX | #B3BA97 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(179, 186, 151) |
| HSL | hsl(72, 20%, 66%) |
| HSV | 72°, 19%, 73% |
| CMYK | 4%, 0%, 19%, 27% |
| Decimal | 11778711 |
Shades and tints of Light Dusty Lime
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F2F4EE - 100
#E6E8DC - 200
#D9DDCB - 300
#CCD1BA - 400
#C0C6A8 - 500
#B3BA97 - 600
#959B7E - 700
#777C65 - 800
#5A5D4C - 900
#3C3E32 - 950
#1E1F19
Color harmonies for Light Dusty Lime
- Complementary
#9E97BA≈ Light Dusty Iris - Analogous −30°
#BAAF97≈ Light Dusty Tangerine - Analogous +30°
#A1BA97≈ Light Dusty Clover - Triadic +120°
#97B3BA≈ Light Dusty Lagoon - Triadic +240°
#BA97B3≈ Light Dusty Fuchsia - Split 150°
#97A1BA≈ Light Dusty Cobalt - Split 210°
#AF97BA≈ Light Dusty Amethyst
Contrast and accessibility of Light Dusty Lime
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Dusty Lime | Aa | 2.02:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Dusty Lime | Aa | 10.39:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Dusty Lime
background-color: #B3BA97;color: #B3BA97;background-color: rgb(179, 186, 151);background-color: hsl(72, 20%, 66%);:root { --color-light-dusty-lime: #B3BA97; }class="bg-[#B3BA97]"Colors similar to Light Dusty Lime
- Light Dusty Citron
#B6BA97 - Light Dusty Chartreuse
#AFBA97 - Light Dusty Spring Bud
#ACBA97 - Light Dusty Yellow
#BABA97 - Light Dusty Gold
#BAB697 - Light Dusty Apple
#A8BA97 - Light Dusty Marigold
#BAB397 - Light Dusty Fern
#A5BA97 - Light Dusty Amber
#BAAF97 - Light Dusty Leaf
#A1BA97 - Light Dusty Tangerine
#BAAC97 - Light Dusty Clover
#9EBA97
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 - Dusty Lime
#8F9966 - Medium Light Dusty Lime
#A1A97E - Pale Dusty Lime
#C5CAAF - Very Pale Dusty Lime
#D7DAC8 - Palest Dusty Lime
#E9EBE0
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Dusty Lime?
The HEX code for Light Dusty Lime is #B3BA97.
What is the RGB value of Light Dusty Lime?
Light Dusty Lime has an RGB value of 179, 186, 151 (rgb(179, 186, 151)). In HSL it is 72°, 20%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Dusty Lime?
Use black text on Light Dusty Lime. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.02:1 and black text has 10.39:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Dusty Lime?
The complementary color of Light Dusty Lime is #9E97BA. Analogous colors #BAAF97 and #A1BA97 also pair well.