#DDE86A Hex Color
A high-intensity neon yellow punch
This bright, neon yellow commands attention immediately. Because of its high intensity, #dde86a works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or sale buttons rather than a full background. Black text reads clearly against this shade with a 15.8:1 contrast ratio, ensuring excellent accessibility for fine details. Use this hex code sparingly to maintain visual balance in your UI designs.
Questions about #dde86a
What is #dde86a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dde86a is rgb(221, 232, 106), in HSL hsl(65, 73%, 66%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 54%, 9%.
How should I use #dde86a in UI design?
Use #dde86a exclusively as a bold accent color for specific calls to action, such as sale buttons or notification badges. Because of its extreme intensity, it can easily overpower layouts if applied to backgrounds or large interface components.
Is #dde86a readable on white or black?
#dde86a has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.82:1 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.