#DDE0A7 Hex Color
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A pale, unsaturated yellow with strong green undertones, #dde0a7 reads as a light, bleached neutral. Because of its low chroma, it functions best as a supporting background tone rather than a focal point. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted navy to anchor the lightness. Black text remains highly legible against this hex code, making it a functional choice for interface backgrounds.
Questions about #dde0a7
What is #dde0a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dde0a7 is rgb(221, 224, 167), in HSL hsl(63, 48%, 77%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 25%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #dde0a7?
Is #dde0a7 suitable for UI text backgrounds?
Yes, #dde0a7 is an excellent choice for interface backgrounds because it is light enough to maintain high readability when paired with dark, high-contrast text. Its low saturation ensures it does not distract the user from the primary content on the screen.
Is #dde0a7 readable on white or black?
#dde0a7 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.29:1 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.