#DDEC89 Hex Color
Soft yellow with a spring lift
A light, muted yellow with a fresh green undertone, #ddec89 feels soft and youthful. Its gentle saturation suits spring themes, baby products, sale graphics, and welcoming backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or black text, which offers strong readability. The hex code for this warm pastel shade is #ddec89.
Questions about #ddec89
What is #ddec89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddec89 is rgb(221, 236, 137), in HSL hsl(69, 72%, 73%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 42%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ddec89?
#ddec89 pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted purple, and terracotta, which ground its pale yellow-green brightness without overpowering its fresh character. Use darker partners for text, borders, or contrast, and softer neutrals for a calmer palette.
Does #ddec89 feel warm or cool?
#ddec89 reads as a warm-leaning yellow-green because its yellow base softens the green undertone, creating a fresh spring mood rather than a crisp, icy feel. Its pale value keeps the effect gentle and approachable in backgrounds and accents.
Is #ddec89 readable on white or black?
#ddec89 has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.43:1 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.