#D0D396 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated yellow leans heavily into green, creating a muted pastel that feels organic and light. Because of its low chroma, #d0d396 works best as a large-scale background rather than a pop of color. It pairs beautifully with charcoal grays for a clean, professional contrast. Since black text provides excellent readability over this hex code, it functions well for minimalist UI layouts.
Questions about #d0d396
What is #d0d396 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d0d396 is rgb(208, 211, 150), in HSL hsl(63, 41%, 71%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 29%, 17%.
Does #d0d396 work for text on light backgrounds?
While #d0d396 is a readable light-toned green, it lacks sufficient contrast against white or cream backgrounds to function as primary text. It is far better suited as a soft, neutral backdrop or in combination with deep charcoal or dark text.
What is the best way to style #d0d396 in a UI?
This hex color performs best when used for large-scale sections or subtle UI elements rather than small buttons. Because of its muted, organic nature, it creates a clean, calming aesthetic when paired with crisp neutral typography or dark, grounding accent colors.
Is #d0d396 readable on white or black?
#d0d396 has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.44:1 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.