#D9E52B Hex Color
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More lime than lemon, this yellow carries a green edge that keeps it sharp instead of mellow. The hex code #d9e52b is loud and light-saturated, so it works best as an accent: sale banners, safety signage, calls to action. Black text on it hits 15.2:1 contrast, well past AA. It flatters deep plum and charcoal far better than white.
Questions about #d9e52b
What is #d9e52b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9e52b is rgb(217, 229, 43), in HSL hsl(64, 78%, 53%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 81%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #d9e52b?
Is #d9e52b readable on white or black?
#d9e52b has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.19:1 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.