Light Dusty Teal is a medium-light, muted shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #97BAB6, which equals rgb(151, 186, 182) in RGB and hsl(173, 20%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C19 M0 Y2 K27, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#97BAB6 - RGB
151, 186, 182 - HSL
173°, 20%, 66% - CMYK
19, 0, 2, 27 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Light Dusty Teal
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. 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 10.01:1. Its complementary color is #BA979B.
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Light Dusty Teal color codes
| HEX | #97BAB6 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(151, 186, 182) |
| HSL | hsl(173, 20%, 66%) |
| HSV | 173°, 19%, 73% |
| CMYK | 19%, 0%, 2%, 27% |
| Decimal | 9943734 |
Shades and tints of Light Dusty Teal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EEF4F3 - 100
#DCE8E7 - 200
#CBDDDB - 300
#BAD1CE - 400
#A8C6C2 - 500
#97BAB6 - 600
#7E9B98 - 700
#657C79 - 800
#4C5D5B - 900
#323E3D - 950
#191F1E
Color harmonies for Light Dusty Teal
- Complementary
#BA979B≈ Light Dusty Cardinal - Analogous −30°
#97BAA4≈ Light Dusty Malachite - Analogous +30°
#97ACBA≈ Light Dusty Capri - Triadic +120°
#B697BA≈ Light Dusty Purple - Triadic +240°
#BAB697≈ Light Dusty Marigold - Split 150°
#BA97AC≈ Light Dusty Raspberry - Split 210°
#BAA497≈ Light Dusty Persimmon
Contrast and accessibility of Light Dusty Teal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Dusty Teal | Aa | 2.10:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Dusty Teal | Aa | 10.01:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Dusty Teal
background-color: #97BAB6;color: #97BAB6;background-color: rgb(151, 186, 182);background-color: hsl(173, 20%, 66%);:root { --color-light-dusty-teal: #97BAB6; }class="bg-[#97BAB6]"Colors similar to Light Dusty Teal
- Light Dusty Turquoise
#97BAB3 - Light Dusty Cyan
#97BABA - Light Dusty Lagoon
#97B6BA - Light Dusty Aquamarine
#97BAAF - Light Dusty Peacock
#97B3BA - Light Dusty Seafoam
#97BAAC - Light Dusty Mint
#97BAA8 - Light Dusty Capri
#97AFBA - Light Dusty Malachite
#97BAA5 - Light Dusty Azure
#97ACBA - Light Dusty Jade
#97BAA1 - Light Dusty Cerulean
#97A8BA
More blue shades
- Very Dark Dusty Teal
#253735 - Dark Dusty Teal
#35504D - Deep Dusty Teal
#456865 - Medium Dark Dusty Teal
#56817C - Dusty Teal
#669994 - Medium Light Dusty Teal
#7EA9A5 - Pale Dusty Teal
#AFCAC7 - Very Pale Dusty Teal
#C8DAD8 - Palest Dusty Teal
#E0EBEA - Darkest Cyan
#003333 - Very Dark Cyan
#005C5C
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Dusty Teal?
The HEX code for Light Dusty Teal is #97BAB6.
What is the RGB value of Light Dusty Teal?
Light Dusty Teal has an RGB value of 151, 186, 182 (rgb(151, 186, 182)). In HSL it is 173°, 20%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Dusty Teal?
Use black text on Light Dusty Teal. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.10:1 and black text has 10.01:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Dusty Teal?
The complementary color of Light Dusty Teal is #BA979B. Analogous colors #97BAA4 and #97ACBA also pair well.