Light Muted Fern is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #A1CB86, which equals rgb(161, 203, 134) in RGB and hsl(97, 40%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C21 M0 Y34 K20, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#A1CB86 - RGB
161, 203, 134 - HSL
97°, 40%, 66% - CMYK
21, 0, 34, 20 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Light Muted Fern
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. 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 11.40:1. Its complementary color is #B086CB.
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Light Muted Fern color codes
| HEX | #A1CB86 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(161, 203, 134) |
| HSL | hsl(97, 40%, 66%) |
| HSV | 97°, 34%, 80% |
| CMYK | 21%, 0%, 34%, 20% |
| Decimal | 10603398 |
Shades and tints of Light Muted Fern
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EFF6EB - 100
#E0EED7 - 200
#D0E5C3 - 300
#C0DCAE - 400
#B1D49A - 500
#A1CB86 - 600
#86A970 - 700
#6B8759 - 800
#516643 - 900
#36442D - 950
#1B2216
Color harmonies for Light Muted Fern
- Complementary
#B086CB≈ Light Muted Amethyst - Analogous −30°
#C3CB86≈ Light Muted Citron - Analogous +30°
#86CB8E≈ Light Muted Kelly - Triadic +120°
#86A0CB≈ Light Muted Cornflower - Triadic +240°
#CB86A0≈ Light Muted Carmine - Split 150°
#8E86CB≈ Light Muted Ultramarine - Split 210°
#CB86C3≈ Light Muted Fuchsia
Contrast and accessibility of Light Muted Fern
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Muted Fern | Aa | 1.84:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Muted Fern | Aa | 11.40:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Muted Fern
background-color: #A1CB86;color: #A1CB86;background-color: rgb(161, 203, 134);background-color: hsl(97, 40%, 66%);:root { --color-light-muted-fern: #A1CB86; }class="bg-[#A1CB86]"Colors similar to Light Muted Fern
- Light Muted Leaf
#9ACB86 - Light Muted Apple
#A8CB86 - Light Muted Clover
#93CB86 - Light Muted Spring Bud
#AFCB86 - Light Muted Shamrock
#8DCB86 - Light Muted Chartreuse
#B6CB86 - Pistachio
#93C572 - Light Dusty Leaf
#A1BA97 - Light Dusty Clover
#9EBA97 - Light Muted Green
#86CB86 - Light Dusty Fern
#A5BA97 - Dark Sea Green
#8FBC8F
More green shades
- Very Dark Muted Fern
#2A401C - Dark Muted Fern
#3D5D28 - Deep Muted Fern
#507934 - Medium Dark Muted Fern
#639640 - Muted Fern
#75B24D - Medium Light Muted Fern
#8BBF69 - Pale Muted Fern
#B7D7A2 - Very Pale Muted Fern
#CDE3BF - Palest Muted Fern
#E3F0DB - Very Dark Dusty Fern
#2C3725 - Dark Dusty Fern
#405035
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Muted Fern?
The HEX code for Light Muted Fern is #A1CB86.
What is the RGB value of Light Muted Fern?
Light Muted Fern has an RGB value of 161, 203, 134 (rgb(161, 203, 134)). In HSL it is 97°, 40%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Muted Fern?
Use black text on Light Muted Fern. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.84:1 and black text has 11.40:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Muted Fern?
The complementary color of Light Muted Fern is #B086CB. Analogous colors #C3CB86 and #86CB8E also pair well.