#DEF9A4 Hex Color
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#def9a4 is a pale, luminous lime with high lightness and gentle saturation, giving designs soft, youthful energy. It works well as a supporting background for spring branding, nature themes, baby products, and game interfaces. Pair this hex code with charcoal or deep plum for definition. Black text has about 18.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA body-text needs.
Questions about #def9a4
What is #def9a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #def9a4 is rgb(222, 249, 164), in HSL hsl(79, 88%, 81%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 34%, 2%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #def9a4?
For clear definition, pair #def9a4 with charcoal text; deep plum adds richer contrast, while soft cream or pale neutrals keep the palette light without competing with its luminous lime character.
Is #def9a4 warm or cool?
#def9a4 reads as a gently warm, pale lime because its yellow-green bias leans sunny rather than blue-green, giving layouts a fresh, youthful mood that suits spring campaigns, nature themes, baby products, and playful game interfaces.
Is #def9a4 readable on white or black?
#def9a4 has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.19:1 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.