#C6F497 Hex Color
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#c6f497 is a light, pastel lime with a fresh yellow-green cast and a soft, glowing presence. Its high lightness and clear saturation suggest youth, growth, and gentle energy without feeling harsh. The hex code #c6f497 works well for spring backgrounds, wellness or baby products, sports graphics, and playful interfaces, with black text reaching about 16.8:1 contrast for readable small type.
Questions about #c6f497
What is #c6f497 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6f497 is rgb(198, 244, 151), in HSL hsl(90, 81%, 77%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 38%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #c6f497 in a design palette?
#c6f497 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted terracotta because those darker or warmer tones balance its pale, yellow-green brightness, giving backgrounds, buttons, and illustrations clearer structure without competing with its fresh character.
Is #c6f497 readable on white or black?
#c6f497 has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.78:1 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.