#D9FFB4 Hex Color
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Soft as honeydew flesh, this pastel lime reads gentle rather than electric. Its low saturation and high lightness make #d9ffb4 an easy background for spring themes, baby products, and wellness layouts. The hex code carries plenty of brightness, so pair it with deep plum or charcoal to keep a design grounded. Black text sits at about 18.9:1 contrast on it, clearing WCAG AA for small body copy.
Questions about #d9ffb4
What is #d9ffb4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9ffb4 is rgb(217, 255, 180), in HSL hsl(90, 100%, 85%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 29%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #d9ffb4?
Deep plum and navy give this pale lime the contrast it needs, while charcoal works well for text. On its own it can wash out next to pure white, so anchor it with darker tones.
Is #d9ffb4 readable on white or black?
#d9ffb4 has a 1.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.91:1 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.