#DDF2C9 Hex Color
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This delicate, bleached lime offers a soft, airy quality that works well as a neutral background in minimalist interfaces. Because it is highly unsaturated, it provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible. The hex code for this color is #ddf2c9. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to ground its lightness, as it can feel too washed out when placed directly next to pure white.
Questions about #ddf2c9
What is #ddf2c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddf2c9 is rgb(221, 242, 201), in HSL hsl(91, 61%, 87%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 17%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #ddf2c9?
Is #ddf2c9 readable on white or black?
#ddf2c9 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.61:1 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.