#DEF9A7 Hex Color
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The hex code #def9a7 identifies a light, pastel lime with a luminous appearance and low saturation. Its soft green-yellow cast suggests youth, growth, and peace, fitting spring branding, baby products, nature themes, and friendly game interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or navy, since black text has strong contrast on this pale background.
Questions about #def9a7
What is #def9a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #def9a7 is rgb(222, 249, 167), in HSL hsl(80, 87%, 82%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 33%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #def9a7?
Does #def9a7 read as a warm or cool color?
#def9a7 reads as a warm-leaning light green because its yellow component outweighs its blue component, while its high lightness keeps the warmth gentle rather than citrusy or intense in most palettes. It suits fresh, peaceful, and spring-inspired visual themes.
Is #def9a7 readable on white or black?
#def9a7 has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.21:1 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.