#C6D6D3 Hex Color
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Muted and pale, #c6d6d3 is a bleached teal with soft green-gray undertones. Its high lightness and low saturation create an airy, clean feel suited to wellness, healthcare, hospitality, and open interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or black text; the hex code delivers about 14:1 contrast with black, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #c6d6d3
What is #c6d6d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6d6d3 is rgb(198, 214, 211), in HSL hsl(169, 16%, 81%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 1%, 16%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c6d6d3?
Does #c6d6d3 read as warm or cool?
#c6d6d3 reads as a cool, pale teal because its muted green-blue cast is balanced by gray, creating a clean and restful impression rather than the sunny warmth of yellow- or red-based neutrals.
Is #c6d6d3 readable on white or black?
#c6d6d3 has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.96:1 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.