Pale Dusty Cyan is a medium-light, muted shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #AFCACA, which equals rgb(175, 202, 202) in RGB and hsl(180, 20%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C13 M0 Y0 K21, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#AFCACA - RGB
175, 202, 202 - HSL
180°, 20%, 74% - CMYK
13, 0, 0, 21 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Pale Dusty Cyan
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. 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 12.12:1. Its complementary color is #CAAFAF.
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Pale Dusty Cyan color codes
| HEX | #AFCACA |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(175, 202, 202) |
| HSL | hsl(180, 20%, 74%) |
| HSV | 180°, 13%, 79% |
| CMYK | 13%, 0%, 0%, 21% |
| Decimal | 11520714 |
Shades and tints of Pale Dusty Cyan
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F2F6F6 - 100
#E4EDED - 200
#D7E5E5 - 300
#CADCDC - 400
#BCD3D3 - 500
#AFCACA - 600
#92A8A8 - 700
#758787 - 800
#586565 - 900
#3A4343 - 950
#1D2222
Color harmonies for Pale Dusty Cyan
- Complementary
#CAAFAF≈ Pale Dusty Cardinal - Analogous −30°
#AFCABD≈ Pale Dusty Seafoam - Analogous +30°
#AFBDCA≈ Pale Dusty Azure - Triadic +120°
#CAAFCA≈ Pale Dusty Fuchsia - Triadic +240°
#CACAAF≈ Pale Dusty Citron - Split 150°
#CAAFBD≈ Pale Dusty Rose - Split 210°
#CABDAF≈ Pale Dusty Tangerine
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Dusty Cyan
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Dusty Cyan | Aa | 1.73:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Dusty Cyan | Aa | 12.12:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Dusty Cyan
background-color: #AFCACA;color: #AFCACA;background-color: rgb(175, 202, 202);background-color: hsl(180, 20%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-dusty-cyan: #AFCACA; }class="bg-[#AFCACA]"Colors similar to Pale Dusty Cyan
- Pale Dusty Teal
#AFCAC7 - Pale Dusty Lagoon
#AFC7CA - Pale Dusty Turquoise
#AFCAC5 - Pale Dusty Peacock
#AFC5CA - Pale Dusty Aquamarine
#AFCAC2 - Pale Dusty Capri
#AFC2CA - Pale Dusty Seafoam
#AFCABF - Pale Dusty Mint
#AFCABD - Pale Dusty Azure
#AFBFCA - Pale Dusty Malachite
#AFCABA - Pale Dusty Cerulean
#AFBDCA - Pale Dusty Jade
#AFCAB7
More blue shades
- Dark Dusty Cyan
#355050 - Deep Dusty Cyan
#456868 - Medium Dark Dusty Cyan
#568181 - Dusty Cyan
#669999 - Medium Light Dusty Cyan
#7EA9A9 - Light Dusty Cyan
#97BABA - Very Pale Dusty Cyan
#C8DADA - Palest Dusty Cyan
#E0EBEB - Darkest Lagoon
#002E33 - Very Dark Lagoon
#00535C - Dark Lagoon
#007785
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Dusty Cyan?
The HEX code for Pale Dusty Cyan is #AFCACA.
What is the RGB value of Pale Dusty Cyan?
Pale Dusty Cyan has an RGB value of 175, 202, 202 (rgb(175, 202, 202)). In HSL it is 180°, 20%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Dusty Cyan?
Use black text on Pale Dusty Cyan. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.73:1 and black text has 12.12:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Dusty Cyan?
The complementary color of Pale Dusty Cyan is #CAAFAF. Analogous colors #AFCABD and #AFBDCA also pair well.