#D8F4AE Hex Color
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Pale and washed with yellow, this pastel lime reads soft and airy rather than bold. #d8f4ae works best as a background for spring themes, baby products, or nature-forward layouts, where its low saturation keeps things calm. It flatters deeper greens and charcoal, and black text hits about 17.5:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #d8f4ae
What is #d8f4ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8f4ae is rgb(216, 244, 174), in HSL hsl(84, 76%, 82%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 29%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #d8f4ae?
Deeper greens, charcoal, and soft terracotta all sit well against #d8f4ae without competing with its low saturation. For text, black gives about 17.5:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA easily.
Does #d8f4ae read warm or cool?
#d8f4ae leans warm. Its strong yellow undertone gives it a sunny, springtime feel, even though green is often treated as a cool hue. Use it where a gentle, warm-wheather mood fits the design.
Is #d8f4ae readable on white or black?
#d8f4ae has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.47:1 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.