#DDEFAA Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated yellow-lime tone brings a soft, airy quality to minimal design. Because it sits so close to white, the hex code #ddefaa works best as a supporting background rather than a main focus, as it can wash out next to stark whites. Pair it with charcoal or deep olive text to maintain excellent readability and keep the interface feeling clean and balanced.
Questions about #ddefaa
What is #ddefaa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddefaa is rgb(221, 239, 170), in HSL hsl(76, 68%, 80%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 29%, 6%.
Does #ddefaa lean more yellow or lime?
This shade sits in a neutral territory between a buttery yellow and a muted lime. Because it is highly unsaturated, it provides a gentle, organic feel without the aggressive vibrancy found in typical neon-adjacent yellow-greens.
Is #ddefaa readable on white or black?
#ddefaa has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.00:1 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.