#D6E3C9 Hex Color

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The lime shade #d6e3c9 is a pale, highly unsaturated green with soft yellow undertones. Its faded lightness creates an airy, delicate feel for interfaces and nature-led branding. Use the hex code as a supporting background with black or charcoal text, which reaches about 15.7:1 contrast. Against white, it can look washed out, so darker accents add definition.

Questions about #d6e3c9

What is #d6e3c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6e3c9 is rgb(214, 227, 201), in HSL hsl(90, 32%, 84%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 11%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d6e3c9?
The pale yellow-green #d6e3c9 pairs well with charcoal, navy, terracotta, and muted brown accents, which add definition while preserving its soft, natural character in interfaces, packaging, and editorial palettes where pale backgrounds need structure.
Is #d6e3c9 warm or cool?
#d6e3c9 reads as a soft, slightly warm green because its pale base carries subtle yellow undertones, giving it a gentle springlike feel rather than the blue cast associated with cooler mint or teal shades.
Is #d6e3c9 readable on white or black?
#d6e3c9 has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.69:1 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.