#D4DB04 Hex Color
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Not a soft buttercup but a sharp, glowing chartreuse, #d4db04 reads neon and slightly acidic at full saturation. Its high lightness makes it tricky as a background, so treat it as an accent: sale badges, safety markings, or bold CTAs. Black text on it passes contrast comfortably.
Questions about #d4db04
What is #d4db04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4db04 is rgb(212, 219, 4), in HSL hsl(62, 96%, 44%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 98%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #d4db04?
#d4db04 pairs well with deep, muted anchors that tame its neon charge, like charcoal, navy, or a warm brown. For a bolder scheme, pair it with a saturated violet as a complementary counterpoint.
Is #d4db04 easy to read text on?
Yes, for dark text. Black text on #d4db04 reaches roughly 13.9:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body copy. White text, however, fails badly and should be avoided.
Does #d4db04 read as warm or cool?
It reads warm, but with a green undertone that pulls it toward acid territory. That edge makes it feel energetic and slightly artificial, closer to highlighter yellow than to mellow gold, which is why it suits attention-grabbing accents.
Is #d4db04 readable on white or black?
#d4db04 has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.93:1 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.