#D8E97C Hex Color
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This bright chartreuse yellow is high in lightness and saturation, giving it an electric, zesty quality. Because it draws the eye so effectively, use #d8e97c as a sharp accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal gray or dark navy. Since black text provides a strong 15.9:1 contrast ratio, this hex code works reliably for readability on buttons or small UI elements.
Questions about #d8e97c
What is #d8e97c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8e97c is rgb(216, 233, 124), in HSL hsl(69, 71%, 70%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 47%, 9%.
What colors pair best with #d8e97c?
Is #d8e97c readable on white or black?
#d8e97c has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.86:1 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.