#CDE97D Hex Color
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Lime, lit from within. #cde97d is a light yellow-green with high saturation, so it reads warm and electric rather than leafy. Black text clears WCAG contrast easily on it, which makes it handy for badges and callouts. Best used as an accent in sports, gaming, or energy drink branding; as a full background, it can tire the eye fast.
Questions about #cde97d
What is #cde97d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cde97d is rgb(205, 233, 125), in HSL hsl(76, 71%, 70%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 46%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #cde97d?
Pair #cde97d with charcoal or navy for sharp contrast, or plum for a juicier, more unexpected palette. Muted sage also works when you want a softer, earthier green scheme.
Is #cde97d readable on white or black?
#cde97d has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.54:1 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.