#C6EDE6 Hex Color
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#c6ede6 is an airy, desaturated mint that leans clinical and clean. It provides excellent legibility for black text with a 16.7:1 contrast ratio, making it a reliable choice for accessible UI backgrounds. This hex code pairs best with deep charcoal or muted navy rather than stark white, which can wash it out. Use it as a spacious, cooling base for wellness and minimalist branding.
Questions about #c6ede6
What is #c6ede6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6ede6 is rgb(198, 237, 230), in HSL hsl(169, 52%, 85%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 3%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #c6ede6?
Is #c6ede6 readable on white or black?
#c6ede6 has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.65:1 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.