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Dusty Green

#AEC89D

Dusty Green is a neutral light color with the hex code #AEC89D. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 174, 200, 157 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 0%, 21%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dusty Green Color Values

HEX
#AEC89D
RGB
174, 200, 157
HSL
96°, 28%, 70%
CMYK
13, 0, 21, 22

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dusty Green sits at 96° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 28% saturation and 70% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, neutral colors like Dusty Green work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Dusty Green in print, the CMYK breakdown of 13%, 0%, 21%, 22% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Dusty Green

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AEC89D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 174, 200, 157;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#AEC89D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 13%
M: 0%
Y: 21%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(174, 200, 157)
rgba(174, 200, 157, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 96° on the color wheel

Wise logo
Wise
Pixar logo
Pixar
NVIDIA logo
NVIDIA
Microsoft logo
Microsoft

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AEC89D?
#AEC89D is Dusty Green, a neutral light color with RGB values of 174, 200, 157. It has a hue of 96°, 28% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #AEC89D?
The RGB color code for #AEC89D is rgb(174, 200, 157). This means it contains 174 red, 200 green, and 157 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dusty Green a warm or cool color?
Dusty Green (#AEC89D) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #AEC89D in CSS?
You can use #AEC89D in CSS with: background-color: #AEC89D; or color: #AEC89D; or as an RGB value: rgb(174, 200, 157). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 0%, 21%, 22%.

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