Palest Dusty Citron is a very light, muted shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #EAEBE0, which equals rgb(234, 235, 224) in RGB and hsl(65, 22%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M0 Y5 K8, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#EAEBE0 - RGB
234, 235, 224 - HSL
65°, 22%, 90% - CMYK
0, 0, 5, 8 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Very light, muted
About Palest Dusty Citron
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 17.46:1. Its complementary color is #E1E0EB.
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Palest Dusty Citron color codes
| HEX | #EAEBE0 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 235, 224) |
| HSL | hsl(65, 22%, 90%) |
| HSV | 65°, 5%, 92% |
| CMYK | 0%, 0%, 5%, 8% |
| Decimal | 15395808 |
Shades and tints of Palest Dusty Citron
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FCFCFA - 100
#F8F8F5 - 200
#F5F5F0 - 300
#F1F2EA - 400
#EEEEE5 - 500
#EAEBE0 - 600
#C3C4BB - 700
#9C9D95 - 800
#757670 - 900
#4E4E4B - 950
#272725
Color harmonies for Palest Dusty Citron
- Complementary
#E1E0EB≈ Palest Dusty Blue - Analogous −30°
#EBE6E0≈ Palest Dusty Tangerine - Analogous +30°
#E5EBE0≈ Palest Dusty Fern - Triadic +120°
#E0EAEB≈ Palest Dusty Cyan - Triadic +240°
#EBE0EA≈ Palest Dusty Magenta - Split 150°
#E0E5EB≈ Palest Dusty Cerulean - Split 210°
#E6E0EB≈ Palest Dusty Amethyst
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Dusty Citron
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Dusty Citron | Aa | 1.20:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Dusty Citron | Aa | 17.46:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Dusty Citron
background-color: #EAEBE0;color: #EAEBE0;background-color: rgb(234, 235, 224);background-color: hsl(65, 22%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-dusty-citron: #EAEBE0; }class="bg-[#EAEBE0]"Colors similar to Palest Dusty Citron
- Palest Dusty Lime
#E9EBE0 - Palest Dusty Yellow
#EBEBE0 - Palest Dusty Gold
#EBEAE0 - Palest Dusty Chartreuse
#E8EBE0 - Palest Dusty Marigold
#EBE9E0 - Palest Dusty Spring Bud
#E7EBE0 - Alabaster
#EDEADE - Palest Dusty Amber
#EBE8E0 - Palest Dusty Apple
#E6EBE0 - Palest Dusty Tangerine
#EBE7E0 - Palest Dusty Orange
#EBE6E0 - Palest Dusty Fern
#E4EBE0
More yellow shades
- Medium Dark Dusty Citron
#7C8156 - Dusty Citron
#949966 - Medium Light Dusty Citron
#A5A97E - Light Dusty Citron
#B6BA97 - Pale Dusty Citron
#C7CAAF - Very Pale Dusty Citron
#D8DAC8 - Darkest Lime
#293300 - Very Dark Lime
#495C00 - Dark Lime
#6A8500 - Deep Lime
#8BAD00 - Medium Dark Lime
#ABD600
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Dusty Citron?
The HEX code for Palest Dusty Citron is #EAEBE0.
What is the RGB value of Palest Dusty Citron?
Palest Dusty Citron has an RGB value of 234, 235, 224 (rgb(234, 235, 224)). In HSL it is 65°, 22%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Dusty Citron?
Use black text on Palest Dusty Citron. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.20:1 and black text has 17.46:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Dusty Citron?
The complementary color of Palest Dusty Citron is #E1E0EB. Analogous colors #EBE6E0 and #E5EBE0 also pair well.