#CED79A — Mermaid Tears Color · Hex, RGB & Palettes

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#CED79A

≈ Mermaid Tears

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On white

1.52:1

Fails AA

On black

11.51:1

Passes AAA

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Aa#1C1916(11.51:1)

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Hue69°Saturation28%Brightness84%

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Colors that go with Mermaid Tears

Mermaid Tears sits in the yellow family. Pair it with charcoal or deep purple for contrast, or soft grey to calm it down, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.

Violet Velvet#A39AD7 Mont Blanc#9AB0D7 Somewhere In A Fairytale#C19AD7 Crepe#D7C19A Pegasus#ECEDE8 Black Olive#3C3D33

Closest named, CSS & systems

Colour nameMermaid Tears#D9E6A6ΔE 3.4 CSS namePalegoldenrod#EEE8AAΔE 6.2 Web-safe#CCCC99#CCCC99ΔE 3.8

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Mermaid Tears — meaning & where to use it

Mermaid Tears is a bright yellow — it reads as optimistic, bright and cheerful. It's a natural fit for highlights, warnings, and youthful, upbeat brand moments. To keep it balanced, pair it with charcoal or deep purple for contrast, or soft grey to calm it down.

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