Light Dusty Royal is a medium-light, muted shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #979ABA, which equals rgb(151, 154, 186) in RGB and hsl(235, 20%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C19 M17 Y0 K27, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#979ABA - RGB
151, 154, 186 - HSL
235°, 20%, 66% - CMYK
19, 17, 0, 27 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Light Dusty Royal
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. 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 7.65:1. Its complementary color is #BAB797.
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Light Dusty Royal color codes
| HEX | #979ABA |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(151, 154, 186) |
| HSL | hsl(235, 20%, 66%) |
| HSV | 235°, 19%, 73% |
| CMYK | 19%, 17%, 0%, 27% |
| Decimal | 9935546 |
Shades and tints of Light Dusty Royal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EEEEF4 - 100
#DCDDE8 - 200
#CBCDDD - 300
#BABCD1 - 400
#A8ABC6 - 500
#979ABA - 600
#7E809B - 700
#65677C - 800
#4C4D5D - 900
#32333E - 950
#191A1F
Color harmonies for Light Dusty Royal
- Complementary
#BAB797≈ Light Dusty Gold - Analogous −30°
#97ABBA≈ Light Dusty Azure - Analogous +30°
#A597BA≈ Light Dusty Violet - Triadic +120°
#BA979A≈ Light Dusty Red - Triadic +240°
#9ABA97≈ Light Dusty Green - Split 150°
#BAA597≈ Light Dusty Orange - Split 210°
#ABBA97≈ Light Dusty Spring Bud
Contrast and accessibility of Light Dusty Royal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Dusty Royal | Aa | 2.75:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Dusty Royal | Aa | 7.65:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Dusty Royal
background-color: #979ABA;color: #979ABA;background-color: rgb(151, 154, 186);background-color: hsl(235, 20%, 66%);:root { --color-light-dusty-royal: #979ABA; }class="bg-[#979ABA]"Colors similar to Light Dusty Royal
- Light Dusty Blue
#9797BA - Light Dusty Ultramarine
#9A97BA - Light Dusty Cobalt
#979EBA - Light Dusty Indigo
#9E97BA - Light Dusty Sapphire
#97A1BA - Light Dusty Iris
#A197BA - Light Dusty Cornflower
#97A5BA - Light Dusty Periwinkle
#A597BA - Light Dusty Cerulean
#97A8BA - Light Dusty Violet
#A897BA - Cool Gray 65
#9EA4AE - Light Dusty Amethyst
#AC97BA
More blue shades
- Very Dark Dusty Royal
#252737 - Dark Dusty Royal
#353850 - Deep Dusty Royal
#454968 - Medium Dark Dusty Royal
#565A81 - Dusty Royal
#666B99 - Medium Light Dusty Royal
#7E83A9 - Pale Dusty Royal
#AFB2CA - Very Pale Dusty Royal
#C8CADA - Palest Dusty Royal
#E0E1EB - Darkest Blue
#000033 - Very Dark Blue
#00005C
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Dusty Royal?
The HEX code for Light Dusty Royal is #979ABA.
What is the RGB value of Light Dusty Royal?
Light Dusty Royal has an RGB value of 151, 154, 186 (rgb(151, 154, 186)). In HSL it is 235°, 20%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Dusty Royal?
Use black text on Light Dusty Royal. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.75:1 and black text has 7.65:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Dusty Royal?
The complementary color of Light Dusty Royal is #BAB797. Analogous colors #97ABBA and #A597BA also pair well.