Crisp Corn Tide

#def09e

Notes

Crisp Corn Tide (#DEF09E) is a soft yellow with a pastel character. It reads calm and airy, with enough chroma to feel intentional rather than washed out. Its HSL profile (73°, 73%, 78%) places it in the balanced band at a light lightness. It works as a background wash, large-area fill, or soft illustration tone. Add a darker ink of the same hue when you need type over it. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary indigo. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#def09e

RGB

rgb(222, 240, 158)

HSL

hsl(73, 73%, 78%)