#DCE116 Hex Color
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#dce116 is a bright, citrusy yellow with green undertones and very high saturation. It reads fresh and a little loud, which suits sale banners, budget labels, and construction signage. Use it as a small accent rather than a full background, and pair it with charcoal or deep navy to keep it from overwhelming a layout. Black text passes easily on top at roughly 14.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #dce116
What is #dce116 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dce116 is rgb(220, 225, 22), in HSL hsl(61, 82%, 48%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 90%, 12%.
What text color works best on #dce116?
Black text is the safest choice, reaching about 14.8:1 contrast and passing WCAG AA for small body copy. White text drops well below the 4.5:1 threshold and should be avoided at this lightness.
What colors pair well with #dce116?
Is #dce116 readable on white or black?
#dce116 has a 1.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.82:1 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.