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Matte Lime Color

HEX #75AD50 / RGB (117, 173, 80)

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What is Matte Lime Color?

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Matte Lime has the hex code #75AD50. The equivalent RGB values are (117, 173, 80), which means it is composed of 32% red, 47% green and 22% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:32 M:0 Y:54 K:32. In the HSV/HSB scale, Matte Lime has a hue of 96°, 54% saturation and a brightness value of 68%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.

In the RGB color space, there has been a lot of confusion regarding the color lime. As a web color, it is listed with the hexadecimal code #00FF00. The astute amongst you will immediately raise your hands up with a question: "Shouldn't that hex code be for green?"
Yes! The X11 list, on which the web colors list is based, does in fact puts that hex code as green. However, things got muddled up somehow and now green of the web colors list is #008000 and #00FF00 is named lime.

Matte lime color doesn't come directly from RGB space. It is darker and duller than the bright color of the web world. Also, the color can only be used on web pages with HTML and/or CSS via its RGB, CMYK, HSB or hex code.

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Matte Lime Color Codes

Hex Code#75AD50
RGB Values(117, 173, 80)
CMYK Values(32%, 0%, 54%, 32%)
HSV/HSB Values(96°, 54%, 68%)
Closest Web Safe#669966
Inverse Color#8A52AF [Purpureus]
Closest Pantone®7489 C
Closest RAL6018 [Yellow green]
Complementary Color#8850AD [Royal Purple]
Matte Lime Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#7B7B7B
Desaturated#7F7F7F
Weighted Average (Most Common)#929292
Weighted Average (Luma)#9A9A9A
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#C6C6C6

Matte Lime Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 75AD50. Complementary color is 8850AD

Complementary Palette

The complement of Matte Lime is Royal Purple with the hex code #8850AD. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #75AD50 color is offered by #8850AD. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

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Analogous color palette with (75AD50, 50AD5A and A4AD50)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Matte Lime (#75AD50) are Apple (#50AD5A) and Olive Green (#A4AD50). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Matte Lime with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

75AD50 50AD5A A4AD50
Split Complementary color palette with (75AD50, 5A50AD and AD50A4)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Matte Lime (#75AD50) are #5A50AD (Plump Purple) and #AD50A4 (Rose Quartz Pink). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

75AD50 5A50AD AD50A4
Triadic color palette with (75AD50, 5075AD and AD5075)

Triadic Palette

Matte Lime triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #5075AD (Blue Yonder) and #AD5075 (China Rose) along with #75AD50 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

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Tetradic color palette with (75AD50, 5075AD, 8850AD and AD8850)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Matte Lime has four colors - #5075AD (Blue Yonder), #8850AD (Royal Purple) and #AD8850 (Bronze (Metallic)) in addition to the base color (#75AD50). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

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Square color palette with (75AD50, 50A4AD, 8850AD and AD5A50)

Square Palette

Matte Lime square color palette has #50A4AD (Verdigris), #8850AD (Royal Purple) and #AD5A50 (Giant's Club). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

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Rainbow color

Matte Lime Color Rainbow Palette

Our Matte Lime rainbow color palette is based on the RGB model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

75AD50 50AD7B 5090AD 6050AD AD50AA AD505B AD9550

Tints, Tones & Shades of Matte Lime Color

Tints

  • Transparent 91BD7391BD73
  • Transparent 9EC6859EC685
  • Transparent ACCE96ACCE96
  • Transparent BAD6A8BAD6A8
  • Transparent C8DEB9C8DEB9
  • Transparent D6E6CBD6E6CB
  • Transparent E3EFDCE3EFDC
  • Transparent F1F7EEF1F7EE

Tones

  • Transparent 77A45A77A45A
  • Transparent 78A05E78A05E
  • Transparent 799B63799B63
  • Transparent 7B97687B9768
  • Transparent 7C926D7C926D
  • Transparent 7D8E727D8E72
  • Transparent 7E89767E8976
  • Transparent 7F857B7F857B

Shades

  • Transparent 5E8A405E8A40
  • Transparent 527938527938
  • Transparent 466830466830
  • Transparent 3B57283B5728
  • Transparent 2F45202F4520
  • Transparent 233418233418
  • Transparent 172310172310
  • Transparent 0C11080C1108

Matte Lime Color Patterns

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    Matte Lime Gingham Checks

  • Transparent

    Matte Lime Vertical Stripes Pattern

  • Transparent

    Matte Lime Polka Dots Pattern

  • Transparent

    Matte Lime Honeycomb Pattern

  • Transparent

    Matte Lime Leaves Pattern

  • Transparent

    Matte Lime Houndstooth Pattern

  • Transparent

    Matte Lime Trellis Pattern

  • Transparent

    Matte Lime Plaid Pattern


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