Light Dusty Persimmon is a medium-light, muted shade in the brown color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #BAA597, which equals rgb(186, 165, 151) in RGB and hsl(24, 20%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M11 Y19 K27, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#BAA597 - RGB
186, 165, 151 - HSL
24°, 20%, 66% - CMYK
0, 11, 19, 27 - Family
Brown - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Light Dusty Persimmon
Brown shades are earthy, warm and dependable. This family covers tans, beiges, woods and chocolates, and works well for natural, rustic and heritage-style 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 8.92:1. Its complementary color is #97ACBA.
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Light Dusty Persimmon color codes
| HEX | #BAA597 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 165, 151) |
| HSL | hsl(24, 20%, 66%) |
| HSV | 24°, 19%, 73% |
| CMYK | 0%, 11%, 19%, 27% |
| Decimal | 12232087 |
Shades and tints of Light Dusty Persimmon
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F4F0EE - 100
#E8E1DC - 200
#DDD2CB - 300
#D1C3BA - 400
#C6B4A8 - 500
#BAA597 - 600
#9B8A7E - 700
#7C6E65 - 800
#5D534C - 900
#3E3732 - 950
#1F1C19
Color harmonies for Light Dusty Persimmon
- Complementary
#97ACBA≈ Light Dusty Capri - Analogous −30°
#BA979A≈ Light Dusty Red - Analogous +30°
#BAB697≈ Light Dusty Marigold - Triadic +120°
#97BAA5≈ Light Dusty Mint - Triadic +240°
#A597BA≈ Light Dusty Violet - Split 150°
#97BAB6≈ Light Dusty Turquoise - Split 210°
#979ABA≈ Light Dusty Blue
Contrast and accessibility of Light Dusty Persimmon
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Dusty Persimmon | Aa | 2.36:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Dusty Persimmon | Aa | 8.92:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Dusty Persimmon
background-color: #BAA597;color: #BAA597;background-color: rgb(186, 165, 151);background-color: hsl(24, 20%, 66%);:root { --color-light-dusty-persimmon: #BAA597; }class="bg-[#BAA597]"Colors similar to Light Dusty Persimmon
- Light Dusty Orange
#BAA897 - Light Dusty Cinnabar
#BAA197 - Light Dusty Vermilion
#BA9E97 - Light Dusty Tangerine
#BAAC97 - Light Dusty Amber
#BAAF97 - Light Dusty Scarlet
#BA9A97 - Warm Gray 65
#AEA69E - Light Dusty Red
#BA9797 - Light Dusty Marigold
#BAB397 - Light Dusty Cardinal
#BA979A - Sage
#B2AC88 - Light Dusty Crimson
#BA979E
More brown shades
- Very Pale Muted Persimmon
#E3CDBF - Palest Muted Persimmon
#F0E3DB - Very Dark Dusty Persimmon
#372C25 - Dark Dusty Persimmon
#504035 - Deep Dusty Persimmon
#685345 - Medium Light Dusty Persimmon
#A9907E - Pale Dusty Persimmon
#CABAAF - Very Pale Dusty Persimmon
#DACFC8 - Palest Dusty Persimmon
#EBE4E0 - Darkest Orange
#331A00 - Very Dark Orange
#5C2E00
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Dusty Persimmon?
The HEX code for Light Dusty Persimmon is #BAA597.
What is the RGB value of Light Dusty Persimmon?
Light Dusty Persimmon has an RGB value of 186, 165, 151 (rgb(186, 165, 151)). In HSL it is 24°, 20%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Dusty Persimmon?
Use black text on Light Dusty Persimmon. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.36:1 and black text has 8.92:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Dusty Persimmon?
The complementary color of Light Dusty Persimmon is #97ACBA. Analogous colors #BA979A and #BAB697 also pair well.