Pale Dusty Lime is a medium-light, muted shade in the yellow color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #C5CAAF, which equals rgb(197, 202, 175) in RGB and hsl(71, 20%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C2 M0 Y13 K21, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#C5CAAF - RGB
197, 202, 175 - HSL
71°, 20%, 74% - CMYK
2, 0, 13, 21 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Pale Dusty Lime
Yellow shades are bright, sunny and attention-grabbing. They suggest optimism and clarity, and are often used for highlights, warnings and happy, youthful designs. 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 12.44:1. Its complementary color is #B4AFCA.
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Pale Dusty Lime color codes
| HEX | #C5CAAF |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(197, 202, 175) |
| HSL | hsl(71, 20%, 74%) |
| HSV | 71°, 13%, 79% |
| CMYK | 2%, 0%, 13%, 21% |
| Decimal | 12962479 |
Shades and tints of Pale Dusty Lime
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F5F6F2 - 100
#ECEDE4 - 200
#E2E5D7 - 300
#D8DCCA - 400
#CFD3BC - 500
#C5CAAF - 600
#A4A892 - 700
#838775 - 800
#636558 - 900
#42433A - 950
#21221D
Color harmonies for Pale Dusty Lime
- Complementary
#B4AFCA≈ Pale Dusty Indigo - Analogous −30°
#CAC2AF≈ Pale Dusty Tangerine - Analogous +30°
#B8CAAF≈ Pale Dusty Leaf - Triadic +120°
#AFC5CA≈ Pale Dusty Lagoon - Triadic +240°
#CAAFC5≈ Pale Dusty Fuchsia - Split 150°
#AFB8CA≈ Pale Dusty Sapphire - Split 210°
#C2AFCA≈ Pale Dusty Amethyst
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Dusty Lime
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Dusty Lime | Aa | 1.69:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Dusty Lime | Aa | 12.44:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Dusty Lime
background-color: #C5CAAF;color: #C5CAAF;background-color: rgb(197, 202, 175);background-color: hsl(71, 20%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-dusty-lime: #C5CAAF; }class="bg-[#C5CAAF]"Colors similar to Pale Dusty Lime
- Pale Dusty Citron
#C7CAAF - Pale Dusty Chartreuse
#C2CAAF - Pale Dusty Yellow
#CACAAF - Pale Dusty Spring Bud
#BFCAAF - Pale Dusty Gold
#CAC7AF - Pale Dusty Marigold
#CAC5AF - Pale Dusty Apple
#BDCAAF - Pale Dusty Amber
#CAC2AF - Pale Dusty Fern
#BACAAF - Pale Dusty Leaf
#B7CAAF - Pale Dusty Tangerine
#CABFAF - Pale Dusty Clover
#B5CAAF
More yellow shades
- Very Pale Muted Lime
#DCE3BF - Palest Muted Lime
#ECF0DB - Very Dark Dusty Lime
#333725 - Dark Dusty Lime
#4A5035 - Deep Dusty Lime
#616845 - Medium Dark Dusty Lime
#788156 - Dusty Lime
#8F9966 - Medium Light Dusty Lime
#A1A97E - Light Dusty Lime
#B3BA97 - Very Pale Dusty Lime
#D7DAC8 - Palest Dusty Lime
#E9EBE0
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Dusty Lime?
The HEX code for Pale Dusty Lime is #C5CAAF.
What is the RGB value of Pale Dusty Lime?
Pale Dusty Lime has an RGB value of 197, 202, 175 (rgb(197, 202, 175)). In HSL it is 71°, 20%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Dusty Lime?
Use black text on Pale Dusty Lime. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.69:1 and black text has 12.44:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Dusty Lime?
The complementary color of Pale Dusty Lime is #B4AFCA. Analogous colors #CAC2AF and #B8CAAF also pair well.