Light Dusty Malachite is a medium-light, muted shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #97BAA5, which equals rgb(151, 186, 165) in RGB and hsl(144, 20%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C19 M0 Y11 K27, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#97BAA5 - RGB
151, 186, 165 - HSL
144°, 20%, 66% - CMYK
19, 0, 11, 27 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Light Dusty Malachite
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 9.88:1. Its complementary color is #BA97AC.
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Light Dusty Malachite color codes
| HEX | #97BAA5 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(151, 186, 165) |
| HSL | hsl(144, 20%, 66%) |
| HSV | 144°, 19%, 73% |
| CMYK | 19%, 0%, 11%, 27% |
| Decimal | 9943717 |
Shades and tints of Light Dusty Malachite
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EEF4F0 - 100
#DCE8E1 - 200
#CBDDD2 - 300
#BAD1C3 - 400
#A8C6B4 - 500
#97BAA5 - 600
#7E9B8A - 700
#657C6E - 800
#4C5D53 - 900
#323E37 - 950
#191F1C
Color harmonies for Light Dusty Malachite
- Complementary
#BA97AC≈ Light Dusty Raspberry - Analogous −30°
#9ABA97≈ Light Dusty Green - Analogous +30°
#97BAB6≈ Light Dusty Turquoise - Triadic +120°
#A597BA≈ Light Dusty Violet - Triadic +240°
#BAA597≈ Light Dusty Orange - Split 150°
#B697BA≈ Light Dusty Purple - Split 210°
#BA979A≈ Light Dusty Red
Contrast and accessibility of Light Dusty Malachite
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Dusty Malachite | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Dusty Malachite | Aa | 9.88:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Dusty Malachite
background-color: #97BAA5;color: #97BAA5;background-color: rgb(151, 186, 165);background-color: hsl(144, 20%, 66%);:root { --color-light-dusty-malachite: #97BAA5; }class="bg-[#97BAA5]"Colors similar to Light Dusty Malachite
- Light Dusty Mint
#97BAA8 - Light Dusty Jade
#97BAA1 - Light Dusty Emerald
#97BA9E - Light Dusty Seafoam
#97BAAC - Light Dusty Aquamarine
#97BAAF - Light Dusty Kelly
#97BA9A - Light Dusty Green
#97BA97 - Light Dusty Turquoise
#97BAB3 - Light Dusty Shamrock
#9ABA97 - Light Dusty Clover
#9EBA97 - Light Dusty Teal
#97BAB6 - Light Dusty Leaf
#A1BA97
More green shades
- Very Dark Dusty Malachite
#25372C - Dark Dusty Malachite
#355040 - Deep Dusty Malachite
#456853 - Medium Dark Dusty Malachite
#568167 - Dusty Malachite
#66997A - Medium Light Dusty Malachite
#7EA990 - Pale Dusty Malachite
#AFCABA - Very Pale Dusty Malachite
#C8DACF - Palest Dusty Malachite
#E0EBE4 - Darkest Mint
#00331A - Very Dark Mint
#005C2E
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Dusty Malachite?
The HEX code for Light Dusty Malachite is #97BAA5.
What is the RGB value of Light Dusty Malachite?
Light Dusty Malachite has an RGB value of 151, 186, 165 (rgb(151, 186, 165)). In HSL it is 144°, 20%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Dusty Malachite?
Use black text on Light Dusty Malachite. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.12:1 and black text has 9.88:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Dusty Malachite?
The complementary color of Light Dusty Malachite is #BA97AC. Analogous colors #9ABA97 and #97BAB6 also pair well.