#DFE587 Hex Color
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#dfe587 sits between yellow and soft chartreuse, a mellow pastel with just enough green in its undertone. Its high lightness and low saturation keep it warm and easygoing, which suits spring themes, baby products, and budget sale graphics. As a base, it shines in large areas, and the hex code gives black text about 15.7:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #dfe587
What is #dfe587 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfe587 is rgb(223, 229, 135), in HSL hsl(64, 64%, 71%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 41%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #dfe587?
Pair #dfe587 with deep plum or charcoal for strong contrast, or with terracotta for a warm spring palette. Its muted yellow-green flatters earthy tones more than bright primaries.
Is #dfe587 readable on white or black?
#dfe587 has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.69:1 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.