#C6E1E4 Hex Color
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#c6e1e4 is a pale, low-saturation cyan with a soft gray cast and a light, airy finish. Its delicate look suits spacious UI backgrounds, children’s products, and technology branding. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or ink-navy text; black achieves about 15.3:1 contrast. The hex code #c6e1e4 supports clean, refreshing layouts without stark white.
Questions about #c6e1e4
What is #c6e1e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6e1e4 is rgb(198, 225, 228), in HSL hsl(186, 36%, 84%) and in CMYK 13%, 1%, 0%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c6e1e4?
Does #c6e1e4 look warm or cool?
#c6e1e4 reads as cool because its cyan base carries blue-green undertones, while its low saturation and gray cast soften the effect. It feels airy and calm rather than vivid, making it useful for spacious interfaces and gentle product designs.
Is #c6e1e4 readable on white or black?
#c6e1e4 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.29:1 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.