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#DFF9A4 color code is #DFF9A4. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #dff9a4.

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#DFF9A4 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #DFF9A4 is 0.8612. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.15:1 against white and 18.22:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#DFF9A4 on white1.15:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#DFF9A4 on black18.22:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #DFF9A41.15:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #DFF9A418.22:1AAA

#DFF9A4 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #DFF9A4?+
The hex code for #DFF9A4 is #DFF9A4. In RGB it's rgb(223, 249, 164), and in HSL it's hsl(78, 88%, 81%).
What is the RGB value of #DFF9A4?+
#DFF9A4 in RGB is (223, 249, 164). Written in CSS: rgb(223, 249, 164).
What is the CMYK value of #DFF9A4?+
#DFF9A4 converts to CMYK(10%, 0%, 34%, 2%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DFF9A4.
Is #dff9a4 a warm or cool color?+
#DFF9A4 (#DFF9A4) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 78° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #dff9a4 belong to?+
#DFF9A4 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 78°, 88%, 81% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #dff9a4 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#DFF9A4 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.15:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #dff9a4?+
The nearest Pantone match for #DFF9A4 (#DFF9A4) is 379 C Pantone 379 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #DFF9A4 in design

Practical guidance for using #dff9a4 (#DFF9A4) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#DFF9A4 (#DFF9A4) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 18.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #DFF9A4 (#DFF9A4) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#DFF9A4 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#DFF9A4 is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.