#DDEC96 Hex Color
Mellow yellow with a fresh green edge
Soft as pear flesh, #ddec96 is a pastel yellow with a slight green lean. Its high lightness makes it glow as a background, though it can wash out next to plain white, so dark text is essential. Black type reads at about 16.5:1 contrast here. Spring themes, baby products, and sale graphics all put it to work. The hex code #ddec96 pairs well with deep plum.
Questions about #ddec96
What is #ddec96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddec96 is rgb(221, 236, 150), in HSL hsl(70, 69%, 76%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 36%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ddec96?
Is #ddec96 readable on white or black?
#ddec96 has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.51:1 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.