#C6E48B Hex Color
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This high-key, luminous chartreuse feels exceptionally fresh and youthful. It serves best as a supporting tone or small accent in bright, nature-inspired palettes, but it can quickly overwhelm a design if used as a dominant background. Black text reads clearly on this shade, making it accessible for fine detail. The hex code for this color is #c6e48b. It pairs surprisingly well with muted purples instead of mixing pink tones.
Questions about #c6e48b
What is #c6e48b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6e48b is rgb(198, 228, 139), in HSL hsl(80, 62%, 72%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 39%, 11%.
What colors pair best with #c6e48b for a balanced design?
Is #c6e48b suitable for text on a white background?
Using #c6e48b for text on a white background is generally not recommended as it lacks sufficient contrast to meet modern accessibility standards. It functions most effectively as a bold interface accent, a button fill, or a highlighting element.
Is #c6e48b readable on white or black?
#c6e48b has a 1.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.87:1 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.