#C6E0CC Hex Color
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#c6e0cc is a soft, pale pastel green with a gentle, powdery quality. It reads as a muted mint or seafoam shade, light enough to feel airy and understated rather than saturated. Its character is calm and unassuming: the kind of green that recedes quietly on the page, evoking fresh spring growth seen through a soft haze or morning mist. Where brighter greens demand attention, #c6e0cc whispers. It pairs naturally with crisp whites, warm creams, and deeper charcoal tones, and it works beautifully as a large background field, a card fill in minimal UI layouts, or a soothing accent in wellness, botanical, and lifestyle branding. Its low saturation and high lightness give it a tender, almost chalky presence, making it a go-to choice for designs that want color without weight.
Questions about #c6e0cc
What is #c6e0cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6e0cc is rgb(198, 224, 204), in HSL hsl(134, 30%, 83%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 9%, 12%.
What pairs well with #c6e0cc?
Crisp whites and warm creams highlight its softness, while deeper charcoal tones bring out its misty, powdery character for gentle contrast.
Is #c6e0cc readable on white or black?
#c6e0cc has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.93:1 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.