#D6EAB2 Hex Color
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This pale, yellowish green is highly unsaturated and reads as a delicate, bleached lime. Because it is so light, #d6eab2 works best as a spacious background rather than for fine details, which can get lost against white surfaces. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to create high contrast for text. The hex code for this airy, springtime hue is #d6eab2.
Questions about #d6eab2
What is #d6eab2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6eab2 is rgb(214, 234, 178), in HSL hsl(81, 57%, 81%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 24%, 8%.
What colors pair best with #d6eab2?
How should I use #d6eab2 in a layout?
This hue works best as a primary background color for digital interfaces or print layouts needing a light, springtime aesthetic. Avoid using #d6eab2 for borders or typography, as it lacks the density to stand out clearly against white or lighter surfaces.
Is #d6eab2 readable on white or black?
#d6eab2 has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.27:1 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.