#D9EA73 Hex Color
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#d9ea73 is a light yellow with a green undertone, bright and sparkling without tipping into harsh neon. Its high saturation gives it a jazzy, enthusiastic energy that suits sale banners and budget branding. It works best as an accent in a 60/30/10 palette, since it can wash out next to plain white. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for contrast, and black text reads clearly on it at about 16:1. If you want a softer partner, what colors make pink is a good starting point for warm, fresh combinations.
Questions about #d9ea73
What is #d9ea73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9ea73 is rgb(217, 234, 115), in HSL hsl(69, 74%, 68%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 51%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #d9ea73?
Deep plum and charcoal make #d9ea73 look richer by contrast, while it can look pale next to white. For a fresher, warmer palette, try it with soft coral or muted terracotta accents.
Is #d9ea73 readable on white or black?
#d9ea73 has a 1.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.96:1 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.