Pale Dusty Gold is a medium-light, muted shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #CAC7AF, which equals rgb(202, 199, 175) in RGB and hsl(53, 20%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M1 Y13 K21, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#CAC7AF - RGB
202, 199, 175 - HSL
53°, 20%, 74% - CMYK
0, 1, 13, 21 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Pale Dusty Gold
Yellow shades are bright, sunny and attention-grabbing. They suggest optimism and clarity, and are often used for highlights, warnings and happy, youthful designs. 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 12.30:1. Its complementary color is #AFB3CA.
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Pale Dusty Gold color codes
| HEX | #CAC7AF |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(202, 199, 175) |
| HSL | hsl(53, 20%, 74%) |
| HSV | 53°, 13%, 79% |
| CMYK | 0%, 1%, 13%, 21% |
| Decimal | 13289391 |
Shades and tints of Pale Dusty Gold
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F6F6F2 - 100
#EDECE4 - 200
#E5E3D7 - 300
#DCDACA - 400
#D3D0BC - 500
#CAC7AF - 600
#A8A692 - 700
#878575 - 800
#656458 - 900
#43423A - 950
#22211D
Color harmonies for Pale Dusty Gold
- Complementary
#AFB3CA≈ Pale Dusty Royal - Analogous −30°
#CABAAF≈ Pale Dusty Cinnabar - Analogous +30°
#C0CAAF≈ Pale Dusty Spring Bud - Triadic +120°
#AFCAC7≈ Pale Dusty Turquoise - Triadic +240°
#C7AFCA≈ Pale Dusty Purple - Split 150°
#AFC0CA≈ Pale Dusty Azure - Split 210°
#BAAFCA≈ Pale Dusty Iris
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Dusty Gold
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Dusty Gold | Aa | 1.71:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Dusty Gold | Aa | 12.30:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Dusty Gold
background-color: #CAC7AF;color: #CAC7AF;background-color: rgb(202, 199, 175);background-color: hsl(53, 20%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-dusty-gold: #CAC7AF; }class="bg-[#CAC7AF]"Colors similar to Pale Dusty Gold
- Pale Dusty Marigold
#CAC5AF - Pale Dusty Yellow
#CACAAF - Pale Dusty Citron
#C7CAAF - Pale Dusty Amber
#CAC2AF - Pale Dusty Lime
#C5CAAF - Pale Dusty Chartreuse
#C2CAAF - Pale Dusty Tangerine
#CABFAF - Pale Dusty Spring Bud
#BFCAAF - Pale Dusty Orange
#CABDAF - Pale Dusty Apple
#BDCAAF - Warm Gray 75
#C5BFBA - Pale Dusty Persimmon
#CABAAF
More yellow shades
- Dark Dusty Gold
#504D35 - Deep Dusty Gold
#686545 - Medium Dark Dusty Gold
#817C56 - Dusty Gold
#999466 - Medium Light Dusty Gold
#A9A57E - Light Dusty Gold
#BAB697 - Very Pale Dusty Gold
#DAD8C8 - Palest Dusty Gold
#EBEAE0 - Darkest Yellow
#333300 - Very Dark Yellow
#5C5C00 - Dark Yellow
#858500
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Dusty Gold?
The HEX code for Pale Dusty Gold is #CAC7AF.
What is the RGB value of Pale Dusty Gold?
Pale Dusty Gold has an RGB value of 202, 199, 175 (rgb(202, 199, 175)). In HSL it is 53°, 20%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Dusty Gold?
Use black text on Pale Dusty Gold. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.71:1 and black text has 12.30:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Dusty Gold?
The complementary color of Pale Dusty Gold is #AFB3CA. Analogous colors #CABAAF and #C0CAAF also pair well.