Muted Lime is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #9EB24D, which equals rgb(158, 178, 77) in RGB and hsl(72, 40%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C11 M0 Y57 K30, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#9EB24D - RGB
158, 178, 77 - HSL
72°, 40%, 50% - CMYK
11, 0, 57, 30 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium, moderately saturated
About 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. 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 8.93:1. Its complementary color is #614DB3.
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Muted Lime color codes
| HEX | #9EB24D |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(158, 178, 77) |
| HSL | hsl(72, 40%, 50%) |
| HSV | 72°, 57%, 70% |
| CMYK | 11%, 0%, 57%, 30% |
| Decimal | 10400333 |
Shades and tints of Muted Lime
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EFF2E1 - 100
#DFE5C4 - 200
#CFD9A6 - 300
#BECC88 - 400
#AEBF6B - 500
#9EB24D - 600
#849440 - 700
#697733 - 800
#4F5927 - 900
#353B1A - 950
#1A1E0D
Color harmonies for Muted Lime
- Complementary
#614DB3≈ Muted Indigo - Analogous −30°
#B3944D≈ Muted Amber - Analogous +30°
#6BB34D≈ Muted Leaf - Triadic +120°
#4D9EB3≈ Muted Peacock - Triadic +240°
#B34D9E≈ Muted Cerise - Split 150°
#4D6BB3≈ Muted Sapphire - Split 210°
#944DB3≈ Muted Grape
Contrast and accessibility of Muted Lime
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Muted Lime | Aa | 2.35:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Muted Lime | Aa | 8.93:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Muted Lime
background-color: #9EB24D;color: #9EB24D;background-color: rgb(158, 178, 77);background-color: hsl(72, 40%, 50%);:root { --color-muted-lime: #9EB24D; }class="bg-[#9EB24D]"Colors similar to Muted Lime
- Muted Chartreuse
#94B24D - Muted Citron
#A8B24D - Muted Spring Bud
#8AB24D - Muted Yellow
#B2B24D - Muted Gold
#B2A84D - Brass
#B5A642 - Muted Apple
#80B24D - Medium Light Muted Spring Bud
#9CBF69 - Medium Light Muted Chartreuse
#A5BF69 - Muted Marigold
#B29E4D - Medium Light Muted Apple
#94BF69 - Medium Dark Soft Citron
#9FAB2B
More yellow shades
- Palest Soft Lime
#EFF5D6 - Darkest Muted Lime
#20240F - Very Dark Muted Lime
#39401C - Dark Muted Lime
#525D28 - Deep Muted Lime
#6C7934 - Medium Dark Muted Lime
#859640 - Medium Light Muted Lime
#AEBF69 - Light Muted Lime
#BDCB86 - Pale Muted Lime
#CDD7A2 - Very Pale Muted Lime
#DCE3BF - Palest Muted Lime
#ECF0DB
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Muted Lime?
The HEX code for Muted Lime is #9EB24D.
What is the RGB value of Muted Lime?
Muted Lime has an RGB value of 158, 178, 77 (rgb(158, 178, 77)). In HSL it is 72°, 40%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Muted Lime?
Use black text on Muted Lime. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.35:1 and black text has 8.93:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Muted Lime?
The complementary color of Muted Lime is #614DB3. Analogous colors #B3944D and #6BB34D also pair well.