#D4DB8C Hex Color
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This muted, pale yellow carries distinct green undertones that give it an organic, spring-like feel. The hex code is #d4db8c. Designers often use this shade as a supporting background, where its low saturation keeps it from overwhelming a composition. It provides excellent contrast for readable black text, making it a reliable choice for soft UI elements.
Questions about #d4db8c
What is #d4db8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4db8c is rgb(212, 219, 140), in HSL hsl(65, 52%, 70%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 36%, 14%.
What colors pair best with #d4db8c for a professional palette?
Is #d4db8c suitable for UI text on a light background?
Using #d4db8c as a font color on a standard white background generally fails accessibility guidelines due to insufficient contrast. It performs best as a background color for cards or soft UI elements where dark, high-contrast text is layered on top of it.
Is #d4db8c readable on white or black?
#d4db8c has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.31:1 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.