#D9FF9E Hex Color
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#d9ff9e is a pastel lime with a soft yellow undertone and a bright, almost glowing lightness. That gentle energy fits spring themes, baby products, and gaming UIs, where it works best as a background or base rather than a small accent. Pair it with charcoal text or deep navy; black on #d9ff9e hits about 18.7:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #d9ff9e
What is #d9ff9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9ff9e is rgb(217, 255, 158), in HSL hsl(84, 100%, 81%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 38%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #d9ff9e?
Charcoal and deep navy give it the most polish, while burgundy adds a warmer, less expected contrast. Keep partners dark, because pale tones wash out next to this light green.
Is #d9ff9e readable on white or black?
#d9ff9e has a 1.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.74:1 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.