#D8E863 Hex Color
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Citron with a neon kick. This light, saturated yellow-green reads warm and electric, closer to a highlighter than a lemon. The hex code #d8e863 gives black text about 15.6:1 contrast, so it passes WCAG AA for small type, but it overwhelms as a full background. Treat it as an accent or CTA fill, where it looks sharpest against charcoal or deep plum. To mix similar tones, see what colors make yellow.
Questions about #d8e863
What is #d8e863 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8e863 is rgb(216, 232, 99), in HSL hsl(67, 74%, 65%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 57%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #d8e863?
Charcoal and deep plum ground the brightness of #d8e863 without dulling it, while navy makes it feel even more electric. Warm gray softens it if you want a calmer, more mellow look.
Is #d8e863 readable on white or black?
#d8e863 has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.64:1 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.