Pale Dusty Emerald is a medium-light, muted shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #AFCAB5, which equals rgb(175, 202, 181) in RGB and hsl(133, 20%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C13 M0 Y10 K21, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#AFCAB5 - RGB
175, 202, 181 - HSL
133°, 20%, 74% - CMYK
13, 0, 10, 21 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Pale Dusty Emerald
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 11.94:1. Its complementary color is #CAAFC4.
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Pale Dusty Emerald color codes
| HEX | #AFCAB5 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(175, 202, 181) |
| HSL | hsl(133, 20%, 74%) |
| HSV | 133°, 13%, 79% |
| CMYK | 13%, 0%, 10%, 21% |
| Decimal | 11520693 |
Shades and tints of Pale Dusty Emerald
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F2F6F3 - 100
#E4EDE6 - 200
#D7E5DA - 300
#CADCCE - 400
#BCD3C1 - 500
#AFCAB5 - 600
#92A897 - 700
#758779 - 800
#58655B - 900
#3A433C - 950
#1D221E
Color harmonies for Pale Dusty Emerald
- Complementary
#CAAFC4≈ Pale Dusty Cerise - Analogous −30°
#B7CAAF≈ Pale Dusty Clover - Analogous +30°
#AFCAC2≈ Pale Dusty Seafoam - Triadic +120°
#B5AFCA≈ Pale Dusty Iris - Triadic +240°
#CAB5AF≈ Pale Dusty Cinnabar - Split 150°
#C2AFCA≈ Pale Dusty Amethyst - Split 210°
#CAAFB7≈ Pale Dusty Crimson
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Dusty Emerald
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Dusty Emerald | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Dusty Emerald | Aa | 11.94:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Dusty Emerald
background-color: #AFCAB5;color: #AFCAB5;background-color: rgb(175, 202, 181);background-color: hsl(133, 20%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-dusty-emerald: #AFCAB5; }class="bg-[#AFCAB5]"Colors similar to Pale Dusty Emerald
- Pale Dusty Jade
#AFCAB7 - Pale Dusty Kelly
#AFCAB2 - Pale Dusty Malachite
#AFCABA - Pale Dusty Green
#AFCAAF - Pale Dusty Shamrock
#B2CAAF - Pale Dusty Mint
#AFCABD - Pale Dusty Clover
#B5CAAF - Pale Dusty Seafoam
#AFCABF - Pale Dusty Leaf
#B7CAAF - Pale Dusty Aquamarine
#AFCAC2 - Pale Dusty Fern
#BACAAF - Pale Dusty Turquoise
#AFCAC5
More green shades
- Dark Dusty Emerald
#35503A - Deep Dusty Emerald
#45684C - Medium Dark Dusty Emerald
#56815E - Dusty Emerald
#669970 - Medium Light Dusty Emerald
#7EA987 - Light Dusty Emerald
#97BA9E - Very Pale Dusty Emerald
#C8DACC - Palest Dusty Emerald
#E0EBE2 - Darkest Jade
#00330F - Very Dark Jade
#005C1C - Dark Jade
#008528
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Dusty Emerald?
The HEX code for Pale Dusty Emerald is #AFCAB5.
What is the RGB value of Pale Dusty Emerald?
Pale Dusty Emerald has an RGB value of 175, 202, 181 (rgb(175, 202, 181)). In HSL it is 133°, 20%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Dusty Emerald?
Use black text on Pale Dusty Emerald. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.76:1 and black text has 11.94:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Dusty Emerald?
The complementary color of Pale Dusty Emerald is #CAAFC4. Analogous colors #B7CAAF and #AFCAC2 also pair well.