#C6DABD Hex Color
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A very pale, desaturated lime, #c6dabd creates an airy, clean backdrop that works well for minimalist interfaces. Because of its light chroma, it reads as a soft neutral rather than a loud green. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy text for high readability, as the hex code offers excellent contrast. Use it as a base color when you need a gentle, approachable feeling.
Questions about #c6dabd
What is #c6dabd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6dabd is rgb(198, 218, 189), in HSL hsl(101, 28%, 80%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 13%, 15%.
Does #c6dabd lean more warm or cool?
#c6dabd leans slightly cool due to its desaturated, airy quality which prevents it from feeling like a loud or yellow-dominant lime. This coolness makes it a versatile neutral that recedes visually, allowing primary content elements to stand out.
Is #c6dabd readable on white or black?
#c6dabd has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.16:1 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.