Limestoned
Also known as: Garden Room , Mint Circle , Fescue , French Market
Limestoned is a soft, gentle green that reads as fresh and natural. It earns its place in wellness brands and eco packaging. For contrast, pair it with a pink from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (11.82:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Limestoned color codes
- HEX
- #A7CCA4
- RGB
- rgb(167, 204, 164)
- RGBA
- rgba(167, 204, 164, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(116, 28%, 72%)
- HSV
- hsv(116, 20%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(18%, 0%, 20%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(78.5 -18.5 15.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(80.8% 0.068 143.0)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: darkseagreen #8FBC8F · ΔE 5.1
- RAL 6019: Pastel green #B7D9B1 · ΔE 3.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Limestoned works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability, at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Limestoned
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Limestoned by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.78:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.82:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Limestoned background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Limestoned
Limestoned with its complement
Soft neighbors of Limestoned
Limestoned triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Fizz #B1DBAA · ΔE 4.0
- Greenhorn #B2CC9A · ΔE 4.1
- Big Spender #ACDDAF · ΔE 4.3
- Nature #BFD5B3 · ΔE 5.0
- Gum Leaf #ACC9B2 · ΔE 5.2
- Celadon #ACE1AF · ΔE 5.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Limestoned is closest to Beefy Pink .
FAQ
Limestoned FAQs
What color is Limestoned?
Limestoned is a light green with the hex code #A7CCA4. In HSL terms it has a hue of 116°, 28% saturation, and 72% lightness.
What is the hex code for Limestoned?
The hex code for Limestoned is #A7CCA4. In RGB it's rgb(167, 204, 164), and in CMYK it's cmyk(18%, 0%, 20%, 20%).
What colors go well with Limestoned?
Limestoned pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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