#DDF38A Hex Color
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A ripe pear squeezed with lime comes close. #ddf38a is a light, mellow yellow with a soft green undertone, warm without shouting. The hex code #ddf38a gives black text a 17.3:1 contrast, well past AA for small body text. It works best as a background for sale and budget layouts, and pairing it with charcoal or navy keeps the green from washing out on screens.
Questions about #ddf38a
What is #ddf38a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddf38a is rgb(221, 243, 138), in HSL hsl(73, 81%, 75%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 43%, 5%.
What text color works best on #ddf38a?
Black text is the safest choice on #ddf38a. The color reaches about 17.3:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for small body text, so fine print stays readable. White text falls far short and should be avoided.
Which colors pair well with #ddf38a?
Charcoal and navy ground #ddf38a and keep its green undertone from reading muddy at large sizes. Terracotta adds a warmer counterpoint when you want an accent that still feels relaxed.
Is #ddf38a readable on white or black?
#ddf38a has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.26:1 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.