#C6ED8B Hex Color
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This bright, sparkling lime tone feels fresh and highly energetic. The hex code #c6ed8b carries a strong yellow undertone that makes it punchy rather than naturalistic. Because it is so light and saturated, use it as a 10% accent rather than a base. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoals, providing high readability for small text while keeping your design interface sharp and lively.
Questions about #c6ed8b
What is #c6ed8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6ed8b is rgb(198, 237, 139), in HSL hsl(84, 73%, 74%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 41%, 7%.
How should I use #c6ed8b in a professional interface?
#c6ed8b works best as a 10% accent color rather than a primary background because of its high saturation. It offers excellent readability for small UI elements when paired with charcoal or very dark neutral grays for strong contrast.
Is #c6ed8b considered a warm or cool green?
This shade is distinctly warm due to its heavy yellow saturation, which gives it a sparkling, citrus-like quality. It avoids the cool, blue-leaning tones found in typical mint or forest greens, making it punchier and more energetic than naturalistic foliage colors.
Is #c6ed8b readable on white or black?
#c6ed8b has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.88:1 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.