#DBED74 Hex Color
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Fresh yellow-green with a mellow, warm glow. #dbed74 is very light and moderately saturated, so it feels energetic without stinging the eyes. Use it as a 10% accent or sale badge, since full backgrounds can wash out against white. It pairs well with charcoal and deep plum. Black text on top hits about 16.4:1 contrast, easily clearing AA.
Questions about #dbed74
What is #dbed74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbed74 is rgb(219, 237, 116), in HSL hsl(69, 77%, 69%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 51%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #dbed74?
Deep charcoal, navy, or plum all give #dbed74 the dark anchor it needs. For a softer springtime palette, try muted sage and warm cream instead of stark white.
Is #dbed74 readable on white or black?
#dbed74 has a 1.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.37:1 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.