#C6CB69 Hex Color
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#c6cb69 is a light, acidic yellow with strong green undertones. Its high chroma creates a sparkling effect, making it an excellent accent color rather than a dominant base. This shade pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or muted slate when you need to neutralize its intensity, which is useful to know when mixing gray. With excellent contrast against black text, it works efficiently for UI elements.
Questions about #c6cb69
What is #c6cb69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6cb69 is rgb(198, 203, 105), in HSL hsl(63, 49%, 60%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 48%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #c6cb69?
Since #c6cb69 is high-chroma and acidic, it works best when tempered by charcoal or deep slate tones. These dark neutrals absorb its intensity, allowing the yellow-green to function as a crisp, professional highlight rather than overwhelming the layout.
Is #c6cb69 readable on white or black?
#c6cb69 has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.14:1 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.