#DBED99 Hex Color
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This pastel yellow-green feels fresh and approachable, making it a reliable choice for friendly, optimistic branding. Because it is highly unsaturated and bright, #dbed99 works best as a supporting background color rather than a dominant primary. It pairs well with deep charcoal or navy text to ensure high readability. The hex code for this glowing, mellow shade is #dbed99.
Questions about #dbed99
What is #dbed99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbed99 is rgb(219, 237, 153), in HSL hsl(73, 70%, 76%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 35%, 7%.
What colors pair effectively with #dbed99?
Is #dbed99 suitable for text on a white background?
No, #dbed99 has very low contrast against white or light surfaces and will not pass accessibility standards for text. Always use this color as a background element or an accent, ensuring that any text placed over it is significantly darker to guarantee legibility.
Is #dbed99 readable on white or black?
#dbed99 has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.58:1 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.