#C6E4E8 Hex Color
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This pale, bleached cyan sits in a high-light register with a subtle grey undertone. Because it is highly readable against black text, #c6e4e8 works well as a background for clean, minimalist interfaces where pure white feels too harsh. It provides a spacious, airy foundation for technology branding or productivity apps. Use it alongside deep charcoals to ground the delicate, washed-out finish.
Questions about #c6e4e8
What is #c6e4e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6e4e8 is rgb(198, 228, 232), in HSL hsl(187, 42%, 84%) and in CMYK 15%, 2%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #c6e4e8?
This light cyan thrives when grounded by high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep slate for text, which keeps the interface legible. You can also pair it with soft coral or muted terracotta accents to create a balanced, modern color palette.
Is #c6e4e8 readable on white or black?
#c6e4e8 has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.66:1 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.