#D8ED4E Hex Color
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Not a soft pastel and not a true lemon, #d8ed4e is a bright chartreuse-leaning yellow with a distinct green undertone. Its high lightness and saturated glow give it an energetic, attention-grabbing character, which suits sale banners, budget signage, construction accents, and bold CTAs. Black text reads clearly on top of it at roughly 16.1:1 contrast, so it holds up behind small body text. For related options, browse other shades of yellow.
Questions about #d8ed4e
What is #d8ed4e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8ed4e is rgb(216, 237, 78), in HSL hsl(68, 82%, 62%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 67%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #d8ed4e?
Dark charcoal and near-black text give the strongest contrast on #d8ed4e, while navy or deep teal keep the yellow from overwhelming a layout.
Does #d8ed4e work as a background for body text?
Yes. Black text reaches about 16.1:1 contrast on #d8ed4e, well past the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1, so small text stays readable.
Is #d8ed4e readable on white or black?
#d8ed4e has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.14:1 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.