#D8E241 Hex Color
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#d8e241 is a fresh, sparkling yellow with a green edge, closer to citron or a cut lime than to gold. Its high saturation gives it real glow, which suits sale banners, budget pricing, and construction signage. Best used as a bold accent against dark colors, since it washes out beside plain white. The hex code #d8e241 carries plenty of contrast for black text, about 14.9:1, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #d8e241
What is #d8e241 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8e241 is rgb(216, 226, 65), in HSL hsl(64, 74%, 57%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 71%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #d8e241?
Pair #d8e241 with charcoal, deep navy, or plum. Its bright, green-leaning yellow needs dark neighbors to hold its glow and fades next to plain white.
What mood does #d8e241 convey?
It reads warm, energetic, and a little loud. The high saturation brings urgency and spontaneity, which fits discounts, budget brands, and safety warnings.
Is #d8e241 readable on white or black?
#d8e241 has a 1.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.87:1 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.