Medium Light Dusty Citron is a medium, muted shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #A5A97E, which equals rgb(165, 169, 126) in RGB and hsl(66, 20%, 58%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C2 M0 Y25 K34, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#A5A97E - RGB
165, 169, 126 - HSL
66°, 20%, 58% - CMYK
2, 0, 25, 34 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium, muted
About Medium Light Dusty Citron
Yellow shades are bright, sunny and attention-grabbing. They suggest optimism and clarity, and are often used for highlights, warnings and happy, youthful 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 8.58:1. Its complementary color is #837EA9.
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Medium Light Dusty Citron color codes
| HEX | #A5A97E |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(165, 169, 126) |
| HSL | hsl(66, 20%, 58%) |
| HSV | 66°, 25%, 66% |
| CMYK | 2%, 0%, 25%, 34% |
| Decimal | 10856830 |
Shades and tints of Medium Light Dusty Citron
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F0F1EA - 100
#E1E2D4 - 200
#D2D4BF - 300
#C3C6A9 - 400
#B4B794 - 500
#A5A97E - 600
#8A8D69 - 700
#6E7154 - 800
#53553F - 900
#37382A - 950
#1C1C15
Color harmonies for Medium Light Dusty Citron
- Complementary
#837EA9≈ Medium Light Dusty Indigo - Analogous −30°
#A9987E≈ Medium Light Dusty Orange - Analogous +30°
#90A97E≈ Medium Light Dusty Apple - Triadic +120°
#7EA5A9≈ Medium Light Dusty Cyan - Triadic +240°
#A97EA5≈ Medium Light Dusty Magenta - Split 150°
#7E90A9≈ Medium Light Dusty Cerulean - Split 210°
#987EA9≈ Medium Light Dusty Violet
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Light Dusty Citron
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Light Dusty Citron | Aa | 2.45:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Medium Light Dusty Citron | Aa | 8.58:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Medium Light Dusty Citron
background-color: #A5A97E;color: #A5A97E;background-color: rgb(165, 169, 126);background-color: hsl(66, 20%, 58%);:root { --color-medium-light-dusty-citron: #A5A97E; }class="bg-[#A5A97E]"Colors similar to Medium Light Dusty Citron
- Medium Light Dusty Lime
#A1A97E - Medium Light Dusty Yellow
#A9A97E - Medium Light Dusty Gold
#A9A57E - Medium Light Dusty Chartreuse
#9CA97E - Medium Light Dusty Marigold
#A9A17E - Medium Light Dusty Spring Bud
#98A97E - Medium Light Dusty Amber
#A99C7E - Sage
#B2AC88 - Medium Light Dusty Apple
#94A97E - Medium Light Dusty Fern
#90A97E - Medium Light Dusty Tangerine
#A9987E - Medium Light Dusty Leaf
#8BA97E
More yellow shades
- Palest Muted Citron
#EEF0DB - Very Dark Dusty Citron
#353725 - Dark Dusty Citron
#4D5035 - Deep Dusty Citron
#656845 - Medium Dark Dusty Citron
#7C8156 - Dusty Citron
#949966 - Light Dusty Citron
#B6BA97 - Pale Dusty Citron
#C7CAAF - Very Pale Dusty Citron
#D8DAC8 - Palest Dusty Citron
#EAEBE0 - Darkest Lime
#293300
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Light Dusty Citron?
The HEX code for Medium Light Dusty Citron is #A5A97E.
What is the RGB value of Medium Light Dusty Citron?
Medium Light Dusty Citron has an RGB value of 165, 169, 126 (rgb(165, 169, 126)). In HSL it is 66°, 20%, 58%.
What text color should I use on Medium Light Dusty Citron?
Use black text on Medium Light Dusty Citron. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.45:1 and black text has 8.58:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Light Dusty Citron?
The complementary color of Medium Light Dusty Citron is #837EA9. Analogous colors #A9987E and #90A97E also pair well.