#D4E97C Hex Color

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#d4e97c is a bright, high-energy lime yellow that demands immediate attention. Due to its intense saturation, it works best as a small accent color rather than a large background. It pairs well with deep charcoal or navy to balance the brightness. Since black text provides excellent contrast against this shade, it is a safe choice for high-visibility UI elements. The hex code is #d4e97c.

Questions about #d4e97c

What is #d4e97c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4e97c is rgb(212, 233, 124), in HSL hsl(72, 71%, 70%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 47%, 9%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
How should I use #d4e97c in a UI design project?
#d4e97c works best as a functional accent color rather than a large background or primary fill. Because it carries such intense saturation, it is ideal for high-visibility call-to-action buttons or small interface notifications that need to stand out immediately.
What colors pair well with #d4e97c for a balanced palette?
To ground the brightness of #d4e97c, pair it with deep, neutral tones like charcoal or navy. These dark colors provide the necessary contrast to make the lime yellow feel intentional and sophisticated rather than overwhelming to the eye.
Is #d4e97c readable on white or black?
#d4e97c has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.74:1 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.