#C6E5C7 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated mint functions best as a spacious background in UI design. Because it holds significant lightness, black text creates an exceptionally readable contrast against it. The hex code #c6e5c7 offers a clean, airy alternative to stark white, pairing effectively with soft earth tones for organic or wellness branding. Use it to build gentle interfaces that avoid visual clutter.
Questions about #c6e5c7
What is #c6e5c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6e5c7 is rgb(198, 229, 199), in HSL hsl(122, 37%, 84%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 13%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #c6e5c7 for a balanced palette?
This pale mint pairs beautifully with deep charcoal for high-contrast text or soft terracotta for an earthy, organic feel. Because it is desaturated, it avoids overwhelming the eyes while providing enough color to act as a gentle accent.
Is #c6e5c7 readable on white or black?
#c6e5c7 has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.43:1 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.