#DEECB3 Hex Color
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#deecb3 is a pale, unsaturated yellow with a soft green undertone. Its high lightness and low saturation give it a bleached, mellow feel, so it works best as a background rather than a detail color. Black text reads clearly on it at about 16.8:1 contrast. Pair it with navy or terracotta to keep layouts from washing out, and lean on it for spring themes, baby products, or open, minimal designs.
Questions about #deecb3
What is #deecb3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #deecb3 is rgb(222, 236, 179), in HSL hsl(75, 60%, 81%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 24%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #deecb3?
Navy and charcoal give this pale yellow some spine, while terracotta warms it up for spring palettes. Avoid pale grays, which can make the combination look washed out.
Is #deecb3 a good background color for text?
Yes. Black text on #deecb3 reaches about 16.8:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy. Darker greens and navies also read clearly on it.
Is #deecb3 readable on white or black?
#deecb3 has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.75:1 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.