#DEECD3 Hex Color
Airy lime with a gentle glow
The lime hex color #deecd3 is pale and heavily tinted, with soft yellow-green undertones and very low saturation. Its bleached, luminous quality creates an airy sense of cleanliness, growth, and delicacy. Use this hex code as a spacious UI background or dominant base with black text, which achieves about a 17.0:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with deeper neutrals to avoid a washed-out look.
Questions about #deecd3
What is #deecd3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #deecd3 is rgb(222, 236, 211), in HSL hsl(94, 40%, 88%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 11%, 7%.
Does #deecd3 feel warm or cool?
#deecd3 reads as a softly warm pale green because its yellow-green undertones shift it away from blue mint, while its high lightness keeps the warmth subtle and gives interfaces a fresh, clean feeling rather than a strong spring-green effect.
What colors pair well with #deecd3?
#deecd3 pairs well with deep neutrals such as charcoal or muted olive, which give its pale surface definition; dusty pink or terracotta can add gentle contrast without overpowering its delicate yellow-green character.
Where can #deecd3 be used?
#deecd3 works best as a spacious UI background, soft panel color, or dominant base in wellness and nature-inspired layouts, where darker text and accents prevent its pale, low-saturation surface from looking washed out.
Is #deecd3 readable on white or black?
#deecd3 has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.04:1 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.