#C6EA6B Hex Color
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A high-energy, acidic chartreuse, #c6ea6b demands attention with its intense saturation and light, glowing quality. Because it borders on neon, use it sparingly as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background. It creates a striking, modern contrast against deep charcoal or black text. While you might wonder about mixing pink for a pop-art palette, this shade functions best as a bright, sporty highlight.
Questions about #c6ea6b
What is #c6ea6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6ea6b is rgb(198, 234, 107), in HSL hsl(77, 75%, 67%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 54%, 8%.
How should #c6ea6b be used effectively in a layout?
Use #c6ea6b sparingly as a 10 percent accent, as its high saturation can quickly overwhelm a user interface. It creates the most professional impact when paired with deep, neutral tones like charcoal or matte black to ground its electric intensity.
Is #c6ea6b readable on white or black?
#c6ea6b has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.38:1 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.