Pale Dusty Malachite is a medium-light, muted shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #AFCABA, which equals rgb(175, 202, 186) in RGB and hsl(144, 20%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C13 M0 Y8 K21, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#AFCABA - RGB
175, 202, 186 - HSL
144°, 20%, 74% - CMYK
13, 0, 8, 21 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Pale Dusty Malachite
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. 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 11.98:1. Its complementary color is #CAAFBF.
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Pale Dusty Malachite color codes
| HEX | #AFCABA |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(175, 202, 186) |
| HSL | hsl(144, 20%, 74%) |
| HSV | 144°, 13%, 79% |
| CMYK | 13%, 0%, 8%, 21% |
| Decimal | 11520698 |
Shades and tints of Pale Dusty Malachite
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F2F6F4 - 100
#E4EDE8 - 200
#D7E5DD - 300
#CADCD1 - 400
#BCD3C6 - 500
#AFCABA - 600
#92A89B - 700
#75877C - 800
#58655D - 900
#3A433E - 950
#1D221F
Color harmonies for Pale Dusty Malachite
- Complementary
#CAAFBF≈ Pale Dusty Blush - Analogous −30°
#B2CAAF≈ Pale Dusty Green - Analogous +30°
#AFCAC7≈ Pale Dusty Turquoise - Triadic +120°
#BAAFCA≈ Pale Dusty Iris - Triadic +240°
#CABAAF≈ Pale Dusty Cinnabar - Split 150°
#C7AFCA≈ Pale Dusty Purple - Split 210°
#CAAFB2≈ Pale Dusty Red
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Dusty Malachite
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Dusty Malachite | Aa | 1.75:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Dusty Malachite | Aa | 11.98:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Dusty Malachite
background-color: #AFCABA;color: #AFCABA;background-color: rgb(175, 202, 186);background-color: hsl(144, 20%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-dusty-malachite: #AFCABA; }class="bg-[#AFCABA]"Colors similar to Pale Dusty Malachite
- Pale Dusty Jade
#AFCAB7 - Pale Dusty Mint
#AFCABD - Pale Dusty Emerald
#AFCAB5 - Pale Dusty Seafoam
#AFCABF - Pale Dusty Kelly
#AFCAB2 - Pale Dusty Aquamarine
#AFCAC2 - Pale Dusty Green
#AFCAAF - Pale Dusty Turquoise
#AFCAC5 - Pale Dusty Shamrock
#B2CAAF - Pale Dusty Clover
#B5CAAF - Pale Dusty Teal
#AFCAC7 - Pale Dusty Leaf
#B7CAAF
More green shades
- Dark Dusty Malachite
#355040 - Deep Dusty Malachite
#456853 - Medium Dark Dusty Malachite
#568167 - Dusty Malachite
#66997A - Medium Light Dusty Malachite
#7EA990 - Light Dusty Malachite
#97BAA5 - Very Pale Dusty Malachite
#C8DACF - Palest Dusty Malachite
#E0EBE4 - Darkest Mint
#00331A - Very Dark Mint
#005C2E - Dark Mint
#008542
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Dusty Malachite?
The HEX code for Pale Dusty Malachite is #AFCABA.
What is the RGB value of Pale Dusty Malachite?
Pale Dusty Malachite has an RGB value of 175, 202, 186 (rgb(175, 202, 186)). In HSL it is 144°, 20%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Dusty Malachite?
Use black text on Pale Dusty Malachite. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.75:1 and black text has 11.98:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Dusty Malachite?
The complementary color of Pale Dusty Malachite is #CAAFBF. Analogous colors #B2CAAF and #AFCAC7 also pair well.