#DCE299 Hex Color
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#dce299 is a pale, tinted yellow with a soft green undertone. Its low saturation and high lightness give it a mellow, airy character that suits spring themes, baby products, and minimal layouts. It works best as a dominant background rather than a small accent, where it can wash out against white. Black text on #dce299 clears WCAG AA at about 15.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #dce299
What is #dce299 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dce299 is rgb(220, 226, 153), in HSL hsl(65, 56%, 74%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 32%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #dce299?
Is #dce299 readable on white or black?
#dce299 has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.38:1 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.