Palest Muted Lime is a very light, moderately saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #ECF0DB, which equals rgb(236, 240, 219) in RGB and hsl(71, 41%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C2 M0 Y9 K6, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#ECF0DB - RGB
236, 240, 219 - HSL
71°, 41%, 90% - CMYK
2, 0, 9, 6 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Very light, moderately saturated
About Palest 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. 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 18.05:1. Its complementary color is #DFDBF0.
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Palest Muted Lime color codes
| HEX | #ECF0DB |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(236, 240, 219) |
| HSL | hsl(71, 41%, 90%) |
| HSV | 71°, 9%, 94% |
| CMYK | 2%, 0%, 9%, 6% |
| Decimal | 15528155 |
Shades and tints of Palest Muted Lime
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FCFDF9 - 100
#F9FAF3 - 200
#F6F8ED - 300
#F2F5E7 - 400
#EFF3E1 - 500
#ECF0DB - 600
#C5C8B7 - 700
#9DA092 - 800
#76786E - 900
#4F5049 - 950
#272825
Color harmonies for Palest Muted Lime
- Complementary
#DFDBF0≈ Palest Muted Ultramarine - Analogous −30°
#F0E9DB≈ Palest Muted Tangerine - Analogous +30°
#E2F0DB≈ Palest Muted Leaf - Triadic +120°
#DBECF0≈ Palest Muted Lagoon - Triadic +240°
#F0DBEC≈ Palest Muted Fuchsia - Split 150°
#DBE2F0≈ Palest Muted Cornflower - Split 210°
#E9DBF0≈ Palest Muted Amethyst
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Muted Lime
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Muted Lime | Aa | 1.16:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Muted Lime | Aa | 18.05:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Muted Lime
background-color: #ECF0DB;color: #ECF0DB;background-color: rgb(236, 240, 219);background-color: hsl(71, 41%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-muted-lime: #ECF0DB; }class="bg-[#ECF0DB]"Colors similar to Palest Muted Lime
- Palest Muted Chartreuse
#EAF0DB - Palest Muted Citron
#EEF0DB - Palest Muted Spring Bud
#E8F0DB - Palest Muted Yellow
#F0F0DB - Palest Muted Gold
#F0EEDB - Palest Muted Apple
#E6F0DB - Palest Muted Marigold
#F0ECDB - Palest Soft Chartreuse
#ECF5D6 - Palest Dusty Yellow
#EBEBE0 - Palest Dusty Citron
#EAEBE0 - Alabaster
#EDEADE - Palest Soft Lime
#EFF5D6
More yellow shades
- Medium Dark Muted Lime
#859640 - Muted Lime
#9EB24D - Medium Light Muted Lime
#AEBF69 - Light Muted Lime
#BDCB86 - Pale Muted Lime
#CDD7A2 - Very Pale Muted Lime
#DCE3BF - Very Dark Dusty Lime
#333725 - Dark Dusty Lime
#4A5035 - Deep Dusty Lime
#616845 - Medium Dark Dusty Lime
#788156 - Dusty Lime
#8F9966
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Muted Lime?
The HEX code for Palest Muted Lime is #ECF0DB.
What is the RGB value of Palest Muted Lime?
Palest Muted Lime has an RGB value of 236, 240, 219 (rgb(236, 240, 219)). In HSL it is 71°, 41%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Muted Lime?
Use black text on Palest Muted Lime. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.16:1 and black text has 18.05:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Muted Lime?
The complementary color of Palest Muted Lime is #DFDBF0. Analogous colors #F0E9DB and #E2F0DB also pair well.