#DDF4C9 Hex Color

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#ddf4c9 is a pale, heavily tinted lime with very low saturation, giving it a soft, airy appearance. Its delicate green undertones suggest freshness, cleanliness, and gentle growth. Use this hex code as a spacious UI background or spring-themed base, pairing it with charcoal or muted navy. Black text remains highly readable at about 17.9:1 contrast.

Questions about #ddf4c9

What is #ddf4c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddf4c9 is rgb(221, 244, 201), in HSL hsl(92, 66%, 87%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 18%, 4%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ddf4c9?
#ddf4c9 pairs well with charcoal, muted navy, soft sage, and warm natural neutrals. Darker partners create readable contrast and ground its airy lime base, while related greens keep the palette gentle for spring interfaces, wellness graphics, and nature-focused designs.
Does #ddf4c9 look warm or cool, and where should it be used?
#ddf4c9 reads as a softly warm, yellow-leaning green because its pale lime base carries delicate green undertones. It suits spacious UI backgrounds, spring themes, wellness layouts, and clean nature-inspired designs more than bold, high-energy accents.
Is #ddf4c9 readable on white or black?
#ddf4c9 has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.85:1 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.