Pale Dusty Shamrock is a medium-light, muted shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #B2CAAF, which equals rgb(178, 202, 175) in RGB and hsl(113, 20%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C12 M0 Y13 K21, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#B2CAAF - RGB
178, 202, 175 - HSL
113°, 20%, 74% - CMYK
12, 0, 13, 21 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Pale Dusty Shamrock
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 11.96:1. Its complementary color is #C7AFCA.
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Pale Dusty Shamrock color codes
| HEX | #B2CAAF |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(178, 202, 175) |
| HSL | hsl(113, 20%, 74%) |
| HSV | 113°, 13%, 79% |
| CMYK | 12%, 0%, 13%, 21% |
| Decimal | 11717295 |
Shades and tints of Pale Dusty Shamrock
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F2F6F2 - 100
#E5EDE4 - 200
#D9E5D7 - 300
#CCDCCA - 400
#BFD3BC - 500
#B2CAAF - 600
#94A892 - 700
#778775 - 800
#596558 - 900
#3B433A - 950
#1E221D
Color harmonies for Pale Dusty Shamrock
- Complementary
#C7AFCA≈ Pale Dusty Purple - Analogous −30°
#C0CAAF≈ Pale Dusty Spring Bud - Analogous +30°
#AFCABA≈ Pale Dusty Jade - Triadic +120°
#AFB3CA≈ Pale Dusty Royal - Triadic +240°
#CAAFB3≈ Pale Dusty Cardinal - Split 150°
#BAAFCA≈ Pale Dusty Iris - Split 210°
#CAAFC0≈ Pale Dusty Rose
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Dusty Shamrock
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Dusty Shamrock | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Dusty Shamrock | Aa | 11.96:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Dusty Shamrock
background-color: #B2CAAF;color: #B2CAAF;background-color: rgb(178, 202, 175);background-color: hsl(113, 20%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-dusty-shamrock: #B2CAAF; }class="bg-[#B2CAAF]"Colors similar to Pale Dusty Shamrock
- Pale Dusty Green
#AFCAAF - Pale Dusty Clover
#B5CAAF - Pale Dusty Kelly
#AFCAB2 - Pale Dusty Leaf
#B7CAAF - Pale Dusty Emerald
#AFCAB5 - Pale Dusty Jade
#AFCAB7 - Pale Dusty Fern
#BACAAF - Pale Dusty Malachite
#AFCABA - Pale Dusty Apple
#BDCAAF - Pale Dusty Spring Bud
#BFCAAF - Pale Dusty Mint
#AFCABD - Pale Dusty Seafoam
#AFCABF
More green shades
- Dark Dusty Shamrock
#385035 - Deep Dusty Shamrock
#496845 - Medium Dark Dusty Shamrock
#5A8156 - Dusty Shamrock
#6B9966 - Medium Light Dusty Shamrock
#83A97E - Light Dusty Shamrock
#9ABA97 - Very Pale Dusty Shamrock
#CADAC8 - Palest Dusty Shamrock
#E1EBE0 - Darkest Green
#003300 - Very Dark Green
#005C00 - Dark Green Tone
#008500
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Dusty Shamrock?
The HEX code for Pale Dusty Shamrock is #B2CAAF.
What is the RGB value of Pale Dusty Shamrock?
Pale Dusty Shamrock has an RGB value of 178, 202, 175 (rgb(178, 202, 175)). In HSL it is 113°, 20%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Dusty Shamrock?
Use black text on Pale Dusty Shamrock. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.76:1 and black text has 11.96:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Dusty Shamrock?
The complementary color of Pale Dusty Shamrock is #C7AFCA. Analogous colors #C0CAAF and #AFCABA also pair well.