#D1E39A Hex Color
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This pale lime is light, unsaturated, and airy, functioning best as a soft background or a supporting tone in spring-themed designs. Because it lacks intensity, it can easily wash out against white, but it pairs beautifully with dark, charcoal grays for high contrast. The hex code for this delicate yellow-green is #d1e39a, which offers sufficient readability for body text when paired with black.
Questions about #d1e39a
What is #d1e39a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1e39a is rgb(209, 227, 154), in HSL hsl(75, 57%, 75%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 32%, 11%.
Does #d1e39a lean warm or cool in a design layout?
#d1e39a sits firmly on the warmer side of the spectrum due to its strong yellow undertones, which prevent it from feeling clinical or icy. It feels organic and soft, making it a great choice for wellness, nutrition, or sustainable branding.
Is #d1e39a readable on white or black?
#d1e39a has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.16:1 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.