Pale Dusty Chartreuse is a medium-light, muted shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #C2CAAF, which equals rgb(194, 202, 175) in RGB and hsl(78, 20%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C4 M0 Y13 K21, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#C2CAAF - RGB
194, 202, 175 - HSL
78°, 20%, 74% - CMYK
4, 0, 13, 21 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Pale Dusty Chartreuse
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. 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 12.36:1. Its complementary color is #B7AFCA.
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Pale Dusty Chartreuse color codes
| HEX | #C2CAAF |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(194, 202, 175) |
| HSL | hsl(78, 20%, 74%) |
| HSV | 78°, 13%, 79% |
| CMYK | 4%, 0%, 13%, 21% |
| Decimal | 12765871 |
Shades and tints of Pale Dusty Chartreuse
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F5F6F2 - 100
#EBEDE4 - 200
#E1E5D7 - 300
#D6DCCA - 400
#CCD3BC - 500
#C2CAAF - 600
#A2A892 - 700
#818775 - 800
#616558 - 900
#41433A - 950
#20221D
Color harmonies for Pale Dusty Chartreuse
- Complementary
#B7AFCA≈ Pale Dusty Indigo - Analogous −30°
#CAC5AF≈ Pale Dusty Gold - Analogous +30°
#B5CAAF≈ Pale Dusty Leaf - Triadic +120°
#AFC2CA≈ Pale Dusty Peacock - Triadic +240°
#CAAFC2≈ Pale Dusty Cerise - Split 150°
#AFB5CA≈ Pale Dusty Sapphire - Split 210°
#C5AFCA≈ Pale Dusty Orchid
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Dusty Chartreuse
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Dusty Chartreuse | Aa | 1.70:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Dusty Chartreuse | Aa | 12.36:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Dusty Chartreuse
background-color: #C2CAAF;color: #C2CAAF;background-color: rgb(194, 202, 175);background-color: hsl(78, 20%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-dusty-chartreuse: #C2CAAF; }class="bg-[#C2CAAF]"Colors similar to Pale Dusty Chartreuse
- Pale Dusty Spring Bud
#BFCAAF - Pale Dusty Lime
#C5CAAF - Pale Dusty Apple
#BDCAAF - Pale Dusty Citron
#C7CAAF - Pale Dusty Fern
#BACAAF - Pale Dusty Yellow
#CACAAF - Pale Dusty Gold
#CAC7AF - Pale Dusty Marigold
#CAC5AF - Pale Dusty Leaf
#B7CAAF - Pale Dusty Amber
#CAC2AF - Pale Dusty Clover
#B5CAAF - Pale Dusty Tangerine
#CABFAF
More green shades
- Dark Dusty Chartreuse
#485035 - Deep Dusty Chartreuse
#5E6845 - Medium Dark Dusty Chartreuse
#748156 - Dusty Chartreuse
#8A9966 - Medium Light Dusty Chartreuse
#9CA97E - Light Dusty Chartreuse
#AFBA97 - Very Pale Dusty Chartreuse
#D5DAC8 - Palest Dusty Chartreuse
#E8EBE0 - Darkest Spring Bud
#1F3300 - Very Dark Spring Bud
#375C00 - Dark Spring Bud
#508500
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Dusty Chartreuse?
The HEX code for Pale Dusty Chartreuse is #C2CAAF.
What is the RGB value of Pale Dusty Chartreuse?
Pale Dusty Chartreuse has an RGB value of 194, 202, 175 (rgb(194, 202, 175)). In HSL it is 78°, 20%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Dusty Chartreuse?
Use black text on Pale Dusty Chartreuse. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.70:1 and black text has 12.36:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Dusty Chartreuse?
The complementary color of Pale Dusty Chartreuse is #B7AFCA. Analogous colors #CAC5AF and #B5CAAF also pair well.