Pear
Also known as: Sickly Yellow, Yellow Duranta, Greenivorous, Electric Energy
Expect sunny and uplifting associations from Pear — a medium yellow well suited to kids' apps and summer palettes. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (14.63:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Pear color codes
- HEX
- #D1E231
- RGB
- rgb(209, 226, 49)
- RGBA
- rgba(209, 226, 49, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(66, 75%, 54%)
- HSV
- hsv(66, 78%, 89%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(8%, 0%, 78%, 11%)
- LAB
- lab(86.5 -20.7 76.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(87.1% 0.185 115.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: yellow#FFFF00 · ΔE 8.6
- RAL 1016 — Sulfur yellow#F1DD38 · ΔE 8.2 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Pear works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Pear
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Pear by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.44:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 14.63:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Pear background: #000000
Palettes featuring Pear
Pear with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pear
Pear triad
Similar colors
- Greenivorous#CAE03B · ΔE 1.7
- Lime Fizz#CFE838 · ΔE 1.9
- Goldzilla#CDD80D · ΔE 2.7
- Lime Twist#C6D624 · ΔE 2.8
- Lime Punch#C0D725 · ΔE 3.1
- Sour Green#C1E613 · ΔE 3.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pear is closest to Foggy Love.
Pear FAQs
What color is Pear?
Pear is a medium yellow with the hex code #D1E231. In HSL terms it has a hue of 66°, 75% saturation, and 54% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pear?
The hex code for Pear is #D1E231. In RGB it's rgb(209, 226, 49), and in CMYK it's cmyk(8%, 0%, 78%, 11%).
What colors go well with Pear?
Pear pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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