#DDFFB2 Hex Color
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#ddffb2 is a pastel lime with high lightness and low saturation, so it reads soft instead of electric. It works best as a dominant base for spring themes, baby products, and nature branding. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast, since white text washes out against it. Black text on #ddffb2 hits about 19:1, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #ddffb2
What is #ddffb2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddffb2 is rgb(221, 255, 178), in HSL hsl(86, 100%, 85%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 30%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ddffb2?
Deep teal, charcoal, and muted plum all anchor its lightness without clashing with its yellow-green undertone. Warm earth tones like terracotta can work for spring palettes if kept small.
Is #ddffb2 readable on white or black?
#ddffb2 has a 1.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.02:1 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.