Muted Lime
Also known as: March Tulip Green , Serene Scene , Tropical Moss , Spring Grass
A lively yellow with a bright and alert character, Muted Lime works well for summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Muted Lime plays well with blue tones. The harmonies below show which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (12.03:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Muted Lime color codes
- HEX
- #D0C678
- RGB
- rgb(208, 198, 120)
- RGBA
- rgba(208, 198, 120, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(53, 48%, 64%)
- HSV
- hsv(53, 42%, 82%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 5%, 42%, 18%)
- LAB
- lab(79.4 -4.5 40.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(81.7% 0.100 102.0)
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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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: darkkhaki #BDB76B · ΔE 4.3
- RAL 1000: Green beige #CDBA88 · ΔE 7.0 · 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 Muted Lime works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Muted Lime
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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 Muted Lime 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 1.75:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 12.03:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Muted Lime background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Muted Lime
Muted Lime with its complement
Soft neighbors of Muted Lime
Muted Lime triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Hay Day #DACD81 · ΔE 2.1
- Treasury #DBD186 · ΔE 2.8
- Master Key #DDCC88 · ΔE 3.5
- Soda Pop #C3C67E · ΔE 4.0
- Sand #E2CA76 · ΔE 4.4
- Quince #D4CB60 · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Muted Lime is closest to Blue Lips .
FAQ
Muted Lime FAQs
What color is Muted Lime?
Muted Lime is a medium yellow with the hex code #D0C678. In HSL terms it has a hue of 53°, 48% saturation, and 64% lightness.
What is the hex code for Muted Lime?
The hex code for Muted Lime is #D0C678. In RGB it's rgb(208, 198, 120), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 5%, 42%, 18%).
What colors go well with Muted Lime?
Muted Lime pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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