#C6E1DE Hex Color
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For airy wellness brands and clean UI backgrounds, pale teal #c6e1de is a faded, almost grey shade that reads soft rather than saturated. Its high lightness keeps layouts open and calm, though it can wash out next to plain white. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal for contrast, and lean on it as a dominant base rather than a small accent. Black text is fully legible on top at about 15.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #c6e1de
What is #c6e1de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6e1de is rgb(198, 225, 222), in HSL hsl(173, 31%, 83%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 1%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #c6e1de?
#c6e1de flatters deep navy, charcoal, and warm terracotta. The dark tones supply the contrast this pale teal lacks, while terracotta adds warmth that keeps the palette from feeling clinical.
Is #c6e1de a warm or cool color?
#c6e1de leans cool, but its strong grey undertone softens the chill. The low saturation makes it feel calm and airy rather than crisp or icy, so it sits comfortably beside both warm neutrals and cool blues.
Can small text be placed on a #c6e1de background?
Yes. Black text on #c6e1de reaches about 15.2:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. Dark navy text also passes and looks softer than pure black.
Is #c6e1de readable on white or black?
#c6e1de has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.22:1 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.