#DCEBA6 Hex Color
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#dceba6 is a pale, unsaturated yellow with distinct green undertones. This airy shade works effectively as a neutral background for minimal interfaces. It maintains a strong 16.5:1 contrast ratio against black text, ensuring excellent readability for body copy. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or slate gray to anchor its brightness and prevent the color from feeling washed out.
Questions about #dceba6
What is #dceba6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dceba6 is rgb(220, 235, 166), in HSL hsl(73, 63%, 79%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 29%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #dceba6 for a balanced interface?
Is #dceba6 readable on white or black?
#dceba6 has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.47:1 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.