#D9FFAA Hex Color
Soft lime with springlike light
The hex code #d9ffaa is a pastel, luminous lime with a light value and soft yellow-green undertones. Its gentle saturation brings feelings of peace, youth, and growth. Use it as a supporting background for spring themes, nature branding, baby products, or gaming interfaces. Black text remains highly readable, while white can appear washed out against it.
Questions about #d9ffaa
What is #d9ffaa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9ffaa is rgb(217, 255, 170), in HSL hsl(87, 100%, 83%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 33%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #d9ffaa in a palette?
#d9ffaa pairs well with charcoal text for strong contrast, while muted lavender or soft coral accents can balance its pale lime brightness in fresh, playful palettes without making the overall scheme feel heavy. Use darker supporting colors when headings, buttons, or other small elements need stronger visual weight.
Does #d9ffaa look warm or cool?
#d9ffaa reads as a warm-leaning lime because its green base is softened by a clear yellow undertone, placing it closer to spring yellow-green than to cool mint or blue-green shades in most light palettes. Its pale value keeps the effect gentle rather than intense.
Is #d9ffaa readable on white or black?
#d9ffaa has a 1.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.83:1 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.