#C6D972 Hex Color
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Not a sharp lemon yellow, #c6d972 is a mellow yellow with soft green undertones and moderate saturation. That balance keeps it fresh without shouting, which suits sale graphics, budget tags, and construction signage. Black text reads clearly on it at about 13.6:1 contrast, so it holds up as a full background. Pair it with deep plum or slate for contrast.
Questions about #c6d972
What is #c6d972 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6d972 is rgb(198, 217, 114), in HSL hsl(71, 58%, 65%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 47%, 15%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c6d972?
Deep plum and slate gray both sharpen its warm, mellow character without overpowering it. Charcoal is another safe pick, especially for text and UI elements layered over #c6d972 backgrounds.
Is #c6d972 readable on white or black?
#c6d972 has a 1.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.56:1 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.