#DEF49C Hex Color
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#def49c is a light, pastel yellow-lime with a warm green undertone and gentle saturation. Its soft brightness suggests youth, positivity, and growth, making it useful for spring branding, baby products, nature themes, and UI backgrounds. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for stronger contrast. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #def49c.
Questions about #def49c
What is #def49c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #def49c is rgb(222, 244, 156), in HSL hsl(75, 80%, 78%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 36%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #def49c?
Does #def49c have warm or cool undertones?
#def49c reads as a warm yellow-lime because its soft green is strongly mixed with yellow, giving the shade a sunny, lively feel rather than a blue-green coolness, especially when used on light surfaces.
Is #def49c readable on white or black?
#def49c has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.52:1 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.