Pale Muted Lime is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #CDD7A2, which equals rgb(205, 215, 162) in RGB and hsl(71, 40%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C5 M0 Y25 K16, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#CDD7A2 - RGB
205, 215, 162 - HSL
71°, 40%, 74% - CMYK
5, 0, 25, 16 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Pale Muted 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 13.84:1. Its complementary color is #ACA2D7.
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Pale Muted Lime color codes
| HEX | #CDD7A2 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(205, 215, 162) |
| HSL | hsl(71, 40%, 74%) |
| HSV | 71°, 25%, 84% |
| CMYK | 5%, 0%, 25%, 16% |
| Decimal | 13490082 |
Shades and tints of Pale Muted Lime
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F7F8F0 - 100
#EEF2E0 - 200
#E6EBD1 - 300
#DEE4C1 - 400
#D5DEB2 - 500
#CDD7A2 - 600
#ABB387 - 700
#898F6C - 800
#676C51 - 900
#444836 - 950
#22241B
Color harmonies for Pale Muted Lime
- Complementary
#ACA2D7≈ Pale Muted Indigo - Analogous −30°
#D7C6A2≈ Pale Muted Amber - Analogous +30°
#B3D7A2≈ Pale Muted Leaf - Triadic +120°
#A2CDD7≈ Pale Muted Lagoon - Triadic +240°
#D7A2CD≈ Pale Muted Fuchsia - Split 150°
#A2B3D7≈ Pale Muted Sapphire - Split 210°
#C6A2D7≈ Pale Muted Grape
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Muted Lime
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Muted Lime | Aa | 1.52:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Muted Lime | Aa | 13.84:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Muted Lime
background-color: #CDD7A2;color: #CDD7A2;background-color: rgb(205, 215, 162);background-color: hsl(71, 40%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-muted-lime: #CDD7A2; }class="bg-[#CDD7A2]"Colors similar to Pale Muted Lime
- Pale Muted Citron
#D2D7A2 - Pale Muted Chartreuse
#C7D7A2 - Pale Muted Yellow
#D7D7A2 - Pale Muted Spring Bud
#C2D7A2 - Pale Muted Gold
#D7D2A2 - Pale Muted Marigold
#D7CDA2 - Pale Muted Apple
#BDD7A2 - Pale Soft Chartreuse
#CDE495 - Pale Dusty Yellow
#CACAAF - Pale Dusty Citron
#C7CAAF - Pale Soft Lime
#D5E495 - Pale Dusty Lime
#C5CAAF
More yellow shades
- Dark Muted Lime
#525D28 - Deep Muted Lime
#6C7934 - Medium Dark Muted Lime
#859640 - Muted Lime
#9EB24D - Medium Light Muted Lime
#AEBF69 - Light Muted Lime
#BDCB86 - Very Pale Muted Lime
#DCE3BF - Palest Muted Lime
#ECF0DB - Very Dark Dusty Lime
#333725 - Dark Dusty Lime
#4A5035 - Deep Dusty Lime
#616845
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Muted Lime?
The HEX code for Pale Muted Lime is #CDD7A2.
What is the RGB value of Pale Muted Lime?
Pale Muted Lime has an RGB value of 205, 215, 162 (rgb(205, 215, 162)). In HSL it is 71°, 40%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Muted Lime?
Use black text on Pale Muted Lime. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.52:1 and black text has 13.84:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Muted Lime?
The complementary color of Pale Muted Lime is #ACA2D7. Analogous colors #D7C6A2 and #B3D7A2 also pair well.