#DDE993 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, pastel yellow reads as fresh and mellow rather than aggressive. The hex code #dde993 pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays or deep navies to anchor its light, airy feel. It works best as an accent or a soft background for baby products and spring themes. Because black text shows clearly against this shade, it remains highly readable for UI layouts and print designs.
Questions about #dde993
What is #dde993 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dde993 is rgb(221, 233, 147), in HSL hsl(68, 66%, 75%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 37%, 9%.
What colors pair best with #dde993?
Is #dde993 a good choice for UI backgrounds?
While #dde993 is too pale for readable body text, it shines as a background color for interfaces because it offers excellent contrast for black or dark gray typography, ensuring a clean and accessible user experience.
Is #dde993 readable on white or black?
#dde993 has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.15:1 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.