#CDD3A9 Hex Color
Airy yellow with softened green notes
#cdd3a9 is a light, heavily muted yellow with soft green undertones. Its pale, faded finish brings a gentle, airy feel to spring branding, baby products, and open layouts. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which reaches about 13.5:1 contrast. The hex code #cdd3a9 pairs well with warm white and charcoal.
Questions about #cdd3a9
What is #cdd3a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cdd3a9 is rgb(205, 211, 169), in HSL hsl(69, 32%, 75%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 20%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #cdd3a9?
Warm white and charcoal pair naturally with #cdd3a9, balancing its pale yellow base and soft green undertone without overpowering it; warm white keeps the palette airy, while charcoal adds readable definition in text, borders, and accents.
Does #cdd3a9 look warm or cool?
Although #cdd3a9 is based on yellow, its soft green undertones make it read as a muted, gently cool yellow rather than a bright, warm one, especially beside warm neutrals and dark text. That balance gives it a calm, natural feel in open layouts.
Is #cdd3a9 readable on white or black?
#cdd3a9 has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.48:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.