#DCDEB3 Hex Color
Airy pale yellow with green undertones
This pale, desaturated yellow has a distinct green undertone that prevents it from looking like standard cream. Because it is highly light, #dcdeb3 serves as an excellent neutral background for minimalist designs or baby products. It maintains strong contrast with black typography, making it readable for body text. Pair it with deep charcoals or slate blues to anchor its airy, fragile nature.
Questions about #dcdeb3
What is #dcdeb3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dcdeb3 is rgb(220, 222, 179), in HSL hsl(63, 39%, 79%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 19%, 13%.
Does #dcdeb3 appear more warm or cool?
#dcdeb3 leans slightly warm due to its yellow base, but the distinct green undertone pulls it toward a cooler, more clinical spectrum than traditional cream. This unique balance makes it feel fresh and clean rather than overly buttery or saturated.
Is #dcdeb3 readable on white or black?
#dcdeb3 has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.14:1 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.