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Limed Ash

#717557

Limed Ash is a neutral medium color with the hex code #717557. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 113, 117, 87 in digital design or CMYK 3%, 0%, 26%, 54% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Limed Ash color values

HEX
#717557
RGB
113, 117, 87
HSL
68°, 15%, 40%
CMYK
3, 0, 26, 54

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Limed Ash sits at 68° on the color wheel with 15% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 15% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Limed Ash is rendered as rgb(113, 117, 87), where the green channel leads at 117, with red and blue channels close behind. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Limed Ash translates to a CMYK breakdown of 3C 0M 26Y 54K. A substantial black component (54%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Limed Ash

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #717557;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 113, 117, 87;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#717557',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 3%
M: 0%
Y: 26%
K: 54%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(113, 117, 87)
rgba(113, 117, 87, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

20 brand s with colors near 68° on the color wheel

Linktree logo
Linktree
Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Zendesk logo
Zendesk
Snapchat logo
Snapchat

Frequently asked questions

What color is #717557?
#717557 is Limed Ash, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 113, 117, 87. It has a hue of 68°, 15% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #717557?
The RGB color code for #717557 is rgb(113, 117, 87). This means it contains 113 red, 117 green, and 87 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Limed Ash a warm or cool color?
Limed Ash (#717557) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #717557 in CSS?
You can use #717557 in CSS with: background-color: #717557; or color: #717557; or as an RGB value: rgb(113, 117, 87). For print design, use CMYK: 3%, 0%, 26%, 54%.

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