Light Muted Lime is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #BDCB86, which equals rgb(189, 203, 134) in RGB and hsl(72, 40%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C7 M0 Y34 K20, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#BDCB86 - RGB
189, 203, 134 - HSL
72°, 40%, 66% - CMYK
7, 0, 34, 20 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Light Muted Lime
Yellow shades are bright, sunny and attention-grabbing. They suggest optimism and clarity, and are often used for highlights, warnings and happy, youthful designs. 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 12.05:1. Its complementary color is #9386CB.
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Light Muted Lime color codes
| HEX | #BDCB86 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(189, 203, 134) |
| HSL | hsl(72, 40%, 66%) |
| HSV | 72°, 34%, 80% |
| CMYK | 7%, 0%, 34%, 20% |
| Decimal | 12438406 |
Shades and tints of Light Muted Lime
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F4F6EB - 100
#E9EED7 - 200
#DEE5C3 - 300
#D3DCAE - 400
#C8D49A - 500
#BDCB86 - 600
#9EA970 - 700
#7E8759 - 800
#5F6643 - 900
#3F442D - 950
#202216
Color harmonies for Light Muted Lime
- Complementary
#9386CB≈ Light Muted Ultramarine - Analogous −30°
#CBB686≈ Light Muted Tangerine - Analogous +30°
#9ACB86≈ Light Muted Clover - Triadic +120°
#86BDCB≈ Light Muted Lagoon - Triadic +240°
#CB86BD≈ Light Muted Fuchsia - Split 150°
#869ACB≈ Light Muted Cornflower - Split 210°
#B686CB≈ Light Muted Amethyst
Contrast and accessibility of Light Muted Lime
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Muted Lime | Aa | 1.74:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Muted Lime | Aa | 12.05:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Muted Lime
background-color: #BDCB86;color: #BDCB86;background-color: rgb(189, 203, 134);background-color: hsl(72, 40%, 66%);:root { --color-light-muted-lime: #BDCB86; }class="bg-[#BDCB86]"Colors similar to Light Muted Lime
- Light Muted Chartreuse
#B6CB86 - Light Muted Citron
#C4CB86 - Light Muted Spring Bud
#AFCB86 - Light Muted Yellow
#CBCB86 - Light Muted Gold
#CBC486 - Light Muted Apple
#A8CB86 - Light Muted Marigold
#CBBD86 - Light Dusty Yellow
#BABA97 - Light Soft Chartreuse
#BDDC74 - Light Dusty Citron
#B6BA97 - Light Dusty Lime
#B3BA97 - Light Muted Fern
#A1CB86
More yellow shades
- Very Dark Muted Lime
#39401C - Dark Muted Lime
#525D28 - Deep Muted Lime
#6C7934 - Medium Dark Muted Lime
#859640 - Muted Lime
#9EB24D - Medium Light Muted Lime
#AEBF69 - Pale Muted Lime
#CDD7A2 - Very Pale Muted Lime
#DCE3BF - Palest Muted Lime
#ECF0DB - Very Dark Dusty Lime
#333725 - Dark Dusty Lime
#4A5035
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Muted Lime?
The HEX code for Light Muted Lime is #BDCB86.
What is the RGB value of Light Muted Lime?
Light Muted Lime has an RGB value of 189, 203, 134 (rgb(189, 203, 134)). In HSL it is 72°, 40%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Muted Lime?
Use black text on Light Muted Lime. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.74:1 and black text has 12.05:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Muted Lime?
The complementary color of Light Muted Lime is #9386CB. Analogous colors #CBB686 and #9ACB86 also pair well.