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Dusty Green

#AFE9AF

Dusty Green is a cool light color with the hex code #AFE9AF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 175, 233, 175 in digital design or CMYK 25%, 0%, 25%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dusty Green Color Values

HEX
#AFE9AF
RGB
175, 233, 175
HSL
120°, 57%, 80%
CMYK
25, 0, 25, 9

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dusty Green sits at 120° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 57% saturation and 80% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Dusty Green work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Dusty Green in print, the CMYK breakdown of 25%, 0%, 25%, 9% 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: #AFE9AF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 175, 233, 175;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#AFE9AF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 25%
M: 0%
Y: 25%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(175, 233, 175)
rgba(175, 233, 175, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 120° on the color wheel

Pixar logo
Pixar
Google logo
Google
Spotify logo
Spotify
Wise logo
Wise

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AFE9AF?
#AFE9AF is Dusty Green, a cool light color with RGB values of 175, 233, 175. It has a hue of 120°, 57% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #AFE9AF?
The RGB color code for #AFE9AF is rgb(175, 233, 175). This means it contains 175 red, 233 green, and 175 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dusty Green a warm or cool color?
Dusty Green (#AFE9AF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AFE9AF in CSS?
You can use #AFE9AF in CSS with: background-color: #AFE9AF; or color: #AFE9AF; or as an RGB value: rgb(175, 233, 175). For print design, use CMYK: 25%, 0%, 25%, 9%.

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