#C6C765 Hex Color
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Soft and mellow, #c6c765 is a pastel yellow-green with a muted olive undertone. Its light, moderate saturation gives layouts a fresh, gently glowing feel without looking loud. The hex code #c6c765 works well as a spring background, baby-product accent, or warm supporting tone beside navy. Black text reaches about 11.8:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable body copy.
Questions about #c6c765
What is #c6c765 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6c765 is rgb(198, 199, 101), in HSL hsl(61, 47%, 59%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 49%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c6c765?
Navy and charcoal give #c6c765 enough depth, while terracotta adds a warmer, more playful counterpoint. Use the yellow-green as a supporting tone beside dark neutrals, because pale neighboring colors can make the palette look washed out.
Is #c6c765 readable on white or black?
#c6c765 has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.75:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.