#D2E7AF Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated lime feels clean and airy, serving as an effective, gentle base for UI backgrounds. Because it maintains high contrast, black text reads clearly against it, ensuring excellent accessibility. The hex code for this color is #d2e7af. To keep this shade from appearing washed out in design, pair it with deep charcoal or muted navy accents rather than stark white.
Questions about #d2e7af
What is #d2e7af in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d2e7af is rgb(210, 231, 175), in HSL hsl(83, 54%, 80%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 24%, 9%.
How can I use #d2e7af effectively in UI design?
Use #d2e7af as a calming background color where readability is paramount. Because it is highly desaturated, it provides a gentle, professional surface that remains accessible when paired with high-contrast text like charcoal or deep, muted navy tones.
Does #d2e7af read as a warm or cool green?
This shade leans slightly warm due to its yellow-green undertones, yet it remains airy and neutral enough to function as a soft backdrop. It avoids the harshness of typical neon greens, making it feel organic rather than synthetic.
Is #d2e7af readable on white or black?
#d2e7af has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.78:1 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.