#D8F49F Hex Color
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A pale lime with a soft yellow undertone, light enough to read as air rather than color. The hex code #d8f49f works as a roomy background for spring themes, baby products, or calm UI panels. It fades beside plain white, so pair it with navy or forest green for edge. Black text on it reaches about 17.4:1 contrast, well beyond AA.
Questions about #d8f49f
What is #d8f49f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8f49f is rgb(216, 244, 159), in HSL hsl(80, 79%, 79%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 35%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #d8f49f?
Deep anchors work best, since the color is so light it needs contrast to hold up. Try navy for a crisp pairing or forest green for a natural, layered feel. Terracotta adds warmth if you want something unexpected.
Is #d8f49f readable on white or black?
#d8f49f has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.36:1 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.