Pale Dusty Apple is a medium-light, muted shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #BDCAAF, which equals rgb(189, 202, 175) in RGB and hsl(89, 20%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C6 M0 Y13 K21, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#BDCAAF - RGB
189, 202, 175 - HSL
89°, 20%, 74% - CMYK
6, 0, 13, 21 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Pale Dusty Apple
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 12.23:1. Its complementary color is #BCAFCA.
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Pale Dusty Apple color codes
| HEX | #BDCAAF |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(189, 202, 175) |
| HSL | hsl(89, 20%, 74%) |
| HSV | 89°, 13%, 79% |
| CMYK | 6%, 0%, 13%, 21% |
| Decimal | 12438191 |
Shades and tints of Pale Dusty Apple
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F4F6F2 - 100
#E9EDE4 - 200
#DEE5D7 - 300
#D3DCCA - 400
#C8D3BC - 500
#BDCAAF - 600
#9EA892 - 700
#7E8775 - 800
#5F6558 - 900
#3F433A - 950
#20221D
Color harmonies for Pale Dusty Apple
- Complementary
#BCAFCA≈ Pale Dusty Violet - Analogous −30°
#CACAAF≈ Pale Dusty Citron - Analogous +30°
#B0CAAF≈ Pale Dusty Green - Triadic +120°
#AFBDCA≈ Pale Dusty Azure - Triadic +240°
#CAAFBD≈ Pale Dusty Rose - Split 150°
#AFB0CA≈ Pale Dusty Blue - Split 210°
#CAAFCA≈ Pale Dusty Fuchsia
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Dusty Apple
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Dusty Apple | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Dusty Apple | Aa | 12.23:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Dusty Apple
background-color: #BDCAAF;color: #BDCAAF;background-color: rgb(189, 202, 175);background-color: hsl(89, 20%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-dusty-apple: #BDCAAF; }class="bg-[#BDCAAF]"Colors similar to Pale Dusty Apple
- Pale Dusty Spring Bud
#BFCAAF - Pale Dusty Fern
#BACAAF - Pale Dusty Chartreuse
#C2CAAF - Pale Dusty Leaf
#B7CAAF - Pale Dusty Clover
#B5CAAF - Pale Dusty Lime
#C5CAAF - Pale Dusty Citron
#C7CAAF - Pale Dusty Shamrock
#B2CAAF - Pale Dusty Yellow
#CACAAF - Pale Dusty Gold
#CAC7AF - Pale Dusty Green
#AFCAAF - Pale Dusty Kelly
#AFCAB2
More green shades
- Dark Dusty Apple
#425035 - Deep Dusty Apple
#576845 - Medium Dark Dusty Apple
#6B8156 - Dusty Apple
#809966 - Medium Light Dusty Apple
#94A97E - Light Dusty Apple
#A8BA97 - Very Pale Dusty Apple
#D1DAC8 - Palest Dusty Apple
#E6EBE0 - Darkest Fern
#143300 - Very Dark Fern
#255C00 - Dark Fern
#358500
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Dusty Apple?
The HEX code for Pale Dusty Apple is #BDCAAF.
What is the RGB value of Pale Dusty Apple?
Pale Dusty Apple has an RGB value of 189, 202, 175 (rgb(189, 202, 175)). In HSL it is 89°, 20%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Dusty Apple?
Use black text on Pale Dusty Apple. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.72:1 and black text has 12.23:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Dusty Apple?
The complementary color of Pale Dusty Apple is #BCAFCA. Analogous colors #CACAAF and #B0CAAF also pair well.