#DDFFB9 Hex Color
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#ddffb9 is an unsaturated, luminous lime that feels light and youthful. This tone works best as a background color for spring-themed UI or branding. Because it is so pale, it requires dark text for legibility. Pairing this hex code with charcoal gray or black creates the best contrast. Avoid using it against pure white, as the lack of definition can make UI elements disappear.
Questions about #ddffb9
What is #ddffb9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddffb9 is rgb(221, 255, 185), in HSL hsl(89, 100%, 86%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 27%, 0%.
Is #ddffb9 suitable for primary UI buttons?
Using #ddffb9 as a primary button background is generally risky because its lack of saturation makes it difficult to distinguish against common off-white or light gray backgrounds. Reserve this tone for background accents or secondary decorative elements instead.
Is #ddffb9 readable on white or black?
#ddffb9 has a 1.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.07:1 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.