#D5DB98 Hex Color
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A pale, faded yellow with a soft green undertone, #d5db98 is pastel yellow at its most mellow. Its high lightness and low saturation make it an easy base for spring layouts and baby products, though it can wash out next to plain white. Pair it with charcoal or navy for contrast. Black text on this hex code reads at about 14.4:1, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #d5db98
What is #d5db98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5db98 is rgb(213, 219, 152), in HSL hsl(65, 48%, 73%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 31%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #d5db98?
Charcoal and navy give this pale yellow the contrast it needs, since it can wash out beside white. For a softer palette, try sage or warm taupe, which share its muted, low-saturation character.
Is #d5db98 readable on white or black?
#d5db98 has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.41:1 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.