#D9F799 Hex Color
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The hex code #d9f799 defines a pale, luminous lime with a fresh yellow-green cast and soft pastel character. Its high lightness creates a gentle mood suited to spring branding, nature graphics, and baby products. It also brings youthful energy to game interfaces and sports designs. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal text, since white can wash it out while black text remains readable.
Questions about #d9f799
What is #d9f799 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9f799 is rgb(217, 247, 153), in HSL hsl(79, 85%, 78%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 38%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #d9f799?
The pale lime #d9f799 pairs well with charcoal for readable text, while soft lavender, navy, or muted coral create balanced contrast and preserve its fresh, pastel character in branding and interface palettes.
Is #d9f799 readable on white or black?
#d9f799 has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.71:1 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.