#DDFF96 Hex Color
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A bright, luminous lime with a warm yellow undertone. #ddff96 feels fresh and energetic, which makes it a natural fit for sports branding, energy drinks, and gaming interfaces. Its hex code sits high in lightness, so it shines as an accent or highlight rather than a full background, where it can wash out next to white. Black text on #ddff96 reaches about 18.8:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #ddff96
What is #ddff96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddff96 is rgb(221, 255, 150), in HSL hsl(79, 100%, 79%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 41%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ddff96?
Is #ddff96 readable on white or black?
#ddff96 has a 1.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.81:1 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.