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 beautifully for summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Muted Lime plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (12.03:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Muted Lime
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.75:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 12.03:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Muted Lime background: #000000
Palettes featuring Muted Lime
Muted Lime with its complement
Soft neighbors of Muted Lime
Muted Lime triad
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.
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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