#C6FFC6 Hex Color
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Pale green with a minty softness, #c6ffc6 is a pastel that carries almost no visual weight. Its high lightness and low saturation read gentle and safe, which suits wellness brands, nursery products, and spring layouts. It works best as a large background with dark text on top, since black type hits about 18.5:1 contrast here. Pair it with charcoal or a deep plum to keep the scheme from feeling washed out.
Questions about #c6ffc6
What is #c6ffc6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6ffc6 is rgb(198, 255, 198), in HSL hsl(120, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 22%, 0%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c6ffc6?
Dark, saturated tones give #c6ffc6 the contrast it lacks on its own. Try charcoal text, deep plum accents, or warm terracotta details to keep the palette from feeling washed out.
Does #c6ffc6 read warm or cool?
It sits on the cool side, thanks to its mint-leaning undertone and near-white lightness. The effect is subtle though, so it can feel neutral next to stronger blues or yellows.
Is #c6ffc6 readable on white or black?
#c6ffc6 has a 1.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.52:1 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.