#DBE288 Hex Color
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A light, muted yellow-green with a soft matte finish. #dbe288 carries a gentle warmth that reads fresh rather than loud, and it stays legible behind black text. Its low saturation makes it a natural fit for spring layouts, baby products, and calm backgrounds where a brighter chartreuse would shout.
Questions about #dbe288
What is #dbe288 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbe288 is rgb(219, 226, 136), in HSL hsl(65, 61%, 71%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 40%, 11%.
What kind of color is #dbe288?
It is a light, desaturated yellow-green, closer to chartreuse than to true green, with a soft matte quality rather than a bright or neon finish.
What colors pair well with #dbe288?
Black text for contrast, warm neutrals like beige and cream for a natural look, or deeper greens such as olive for an earthy, layered palette.
Where does #dbe288 work best?
It shines as a background or accent in spring themes, organic and eco-friendly branding, and layouts that need a calm, fresh tone.
Is #dbe288 readable on white or black?
#dbe288 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.24:1 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.