#DAF695 Hex Color
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#daf695 is a high-luminance lime that leans heavily into yellow. Because it is so light, the color can wash out easily. Use it as a vibrant accent color against deep charcoal rather than a full background. Black text remains readable against this hex code, exceeding standard contrast requirements for small body text. It brings a youthful, fresh energy to gaming and spring-themed interfaces.
Questions about #daf695
What is #daf695 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #daf695 is rgb(218, 246, 149), in HSL hsl(77, 84%, 77%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 39%, 4%.
How should I use #daf695 in UI design?
#daf695 functions best as a vibrant accent color rather than a primary background because its high luminance can quickly overwhelm a layout. It creates striking contrast when placed against deep charcoal or near-black backgrounds, making it ideal for call-to-action buttons or highlights.
Is #daf695 readable on white or black?
#daf695 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.59:1 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.