#DDFF80 Hex Color

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#ddff80 is a luminous, neon lime that leans heavily into yellow undertones. Because it is highly saturated and bright, it works best as a small accent color to create high-energy focal points rather than as a background. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for the best contrast. This hex code provides excellent readability for black text, ensuring accessibility for fine details.

Questions about #ddff80

What is #ddff80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddff80 is rgb(221, 255, 128), in HSL hsl(76, 100%, 75%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 50%, 0%.
How should I use #ddff80 in a design project?
Because #ddff80 is extremely bright and saturated, it functions best as a high-contrast accent or a call-to-action button rather than a background. Use it sparingly against charcoal or deep navy to ground the intense yellow-green energy.
Is #ddff80 readable on white or black?
#ddff80 has a 1.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.69:1 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.