#D6E6A2 Hex Color
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A pale, muted yellow with a soft green undertone, #d6e6a2 feels fresh, gentle, and airy without becoming vivid. Its high lightness suits spring layouts, baby products, open-space branding, and minimalist backgrounds. The hex code #d6e6a2 works best as a dominant base with black text, while white can wash out its delicate appearance.
Questions about #d6e6a2
What is #d6e6a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6e6a2 is rgb(214, 230, 162), in HSL hsl(74, 58%, 77%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 30%, 10%.
Which colors pair well with #d6e6a2?
Pair #d6e6a2 with charcoal or deep blue for clear contrast, then introduce a muted terracotta accent if the palette needs warmth without overpowering the shade in buttons, borders, or illustrations.
Where does #d6e6a2 work best in a design?
Use #d6e6a2 as a dominant background for spring layouts, wellness graphics, baby products, and airy interfaces; its high lightness creates an open feel, but dark text and restrained accents are needed to preserve readability and visual structure.
Is #d6e6a2 readable on white or black?
#d6e6a2 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.