#D7E99E Hex Color
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Not quite yellow, not quite green, #d7e99e is a faded pastel that leans toward spring. Its low saturation and high lightness keep the mood mellow, so it works best as a dominant background in minimal layouts. Black text reads clearly on it at roughly 16:1 contrast. The hex code #d7e99e suits baby products, sale banners, and airy open space.
Questions about #d7e99e
What is #d7e99e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d7e99e is rgb(215, 233, 158), in HSL hsl(74, 63%, 77%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 32%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #d7e99e?
It flatters olive and muted terracotta, which pull out its green undertone without overwhelming the pale base. For text and icons, black is the safest partner at roughly 16:1 contrast.
Does #d7e99e read warm or cool?
It reads warm. The yellow base carries the warmth, while the green tint and pale lightness mellow it out. Next to pure white it can look washed out, so anchor it with darker tones.
Is #d7e99e readable on white or black?
#d7e99e has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.03:1 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.