Pear
Also known as: Sickly Yellow , Yellow Duranta , Greenivorous , Electric Energy
Pear is what happens when yellow turns medium and vivid. The effect is sunny and uplifting, made for 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Pear
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.44:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.63:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Pear background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Pear
Pear with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pear
Pear triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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