#D1DB8E Hex Color
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Not quite yellow and not quite green, #d1db8e is a mellow pastel with a soft green undertone. Its low saturation keeps it calm, so it works best as a background tone rather than a bold statement. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for contrast, and use black text on top, which passes WCAG AA at roughly 14:1.
Questions about #d1db8e
What is #d1db8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1db8e is rgb(209, 219, 142), in HSL hsl(68, 52%, 71%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 35%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #d1db8e?
Deep plum and charcoal make #d1db8e look richer than the usual white pairing does. For a softer scheme, try muted sage or warm taupe. Because the color is already light and unsaturated, darker partners give it definition.
What mood does #d1db8e give off?
#d1db8e reads gentle and upbeat, a mix of springtime freshness and easy warmth. Its low saturation softens yellow's usual energy, which suits baby products, spring campaigns, and friendly sale or budget branding.
Is #d1db8e readable on white or black?
#d1db8e has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.23:1 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.