#D6D498 Hex Color
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This muted, pale yellow carries a delicate, greenish undertone that reads as soft and grounded rather than bright. Because #d6d498 is quite desaturated, it excels as a subtle background color for baby products or spring-themed designs. It offers enough contrast for legible black body text, but pair it with charcoal or deep olive instead of stark white to prevent the color from looking washed out.
Questions about #d6d498
What is #d6d498 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6d498 is rgb(214, 212, 152), in HSL hsl(58, 43%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 29%, 16%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair best with #d6d498?
Is #d6d498 considered a warm or cool color?
#d6d498 sits in a unique middle ground because the greenish cast pulls it toward a cooler temperature than a standard yellow. This makes it feel more organic and less intense, perfect for designs that need to feel soft rather than bright.
Is #d6d498 readable on white or black?
#d6d498 has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.73:1 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.