#DFECAE Hex Color
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Soft and pale, #dfecae is a muted yellow with gentle green undertones and high lightness. Its low saturation gives spring layouts, baby products, and open spaces a clean, airy feel without harsh brightness. Use it as a dominant background with dark text, which reads clearly at about 16.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #dfecae.
Questions about #dfecae
What is #dfecae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfecae is rgb(223, 236, 174), in HSL hsl(73, 62%, 80%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 26%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #dfecae?
#dfecae pairs well with charcoal, navy, sage, and muted terracotta, which give its pale yellow-green base enough depth while preserving a gentle spring feel in interfaces, packaging, and spacious editorial layouts. Use one dark neutral for text and deeper accents for structure.
Is #dfecae warm or cool?
#dfecae reads as a softly warm yellow because its yellow base dominates, while subtle green undertones keep it fresh and slightly botanical rather than golden. Its muted saturation prevents that warmth from feeling loud or overly sunny.
Is #dfecae readable on white or black?
#dfecae has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.74:1 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.