#C6D7A3 Hex Color
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This desaturated lime feels airy and light, avoiding the harshness of brighter greens. The hex code #c6d7a3 works well as a calm, unobtrusive background. Because it offers strong 13.7:1 contrast against black text, it maintains excellent readability for small body copy. Pair this shade with deep charcoal or warm grays to prevent the color from appearing washed out.
Questions about #c6d7a3
What is #c6d7a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6d7a3 is rgb(198, 215, 163), in HSL hsl(80, 39%, 74%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 24%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #c6d7a3?
This desaturated lime works best when paired with deep, grounding tones to prevent it from looking washed out. Use a dark charcoal or warm slate for text to ensure the combination feels sophisticated, modern, and highly legible.
Is #c6d7a3 readable on white or black?
#c6d7a3 has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.65:1 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.