#D5FF2E color
The hex color #D5FF2E is a vivid yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.5% red, 100% green and 18% blue (213, 255, 46).
Its hue angle is 72°, with 100% saturation and 59% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 82% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Volt (#CEFF00), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.17:1).
#D5FF2E color codes
| HEX | #D5FF2E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(213, 255, 46) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.5%, 100%, 18%) | |
| HSL | hsl(72, 100%, 59%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(72, 82%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 82%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.25, -37.68, 84.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.25, 92.97, 113.91) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.695, 85.863, 15.802) | |
| Decimal | 14024494 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D5FF2E, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #D5FF2E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D5FF2E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #D5FF2E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ffef00Protanopia
no red cones#ffef46Deuteranopia
no green cones#e1f1daTritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d5ff2e; }
.text { color: #d5ff2e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d5ff2e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(213 255 46 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d5ff2e, #6dff2e); }
Similar colors
#ceff00Volt#ccff11Toxic Boyfriend#cdf80cLiquid Lime#c8ff00Liquid Neon#dfff4fTennis Ball#ddff00Lime Zest#e1fe52Green Ooze#bfff00Limoncello
Closest common color name: Green Yellow.
Questions
- What color is #D5FF2E?
- #D5FF2E is a vivid yellow-green, closest to the named color Volt. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D5FF2E?
- The RGB value is 213, 255, 46: 213 red, 255 green and 46 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D5FF2E?
- The complementary color is #582EFF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D5FF2E?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.17:1 and white text 1.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.