#D9FFAD Hex Color
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This is not a sharp neon lime. #d9ffad is a pastel lime with a soft yellow glow, light enough to work as a full background for UI or spring packaging. Black text on it reaches about 18.9:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal to keep the sweetness in check. The hex code #d9ffad reads gentle and young, never electric.
Questions about #d9ffad
What is #d9ffad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9ffad is rgb(217, 255, 173), in HSL hsl(88, 100%, 84%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 32%, 0%.
What text color works best on #d9ffad?
Black text reads best on #d9ffad, with a contrast ratio of about 18.9:1. That clears the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 by a wide margin, so the color holds up as a background for small body text.
What colors pair well with #d9ffad?
Is #d9ffad readable on white or black?
#d9ffad has a 1.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.85:1 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.