Venomous Sting color: hex code #C6EC7A
Venomous Sting has the hex code #C6EC7A. It is a light, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.6% red, 92.5% green and 47.8% blue (198, 236, 122).
Its hue angle is 80°, with 75% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 48% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.68:1).
Venomous Sting (#C6EC7A) color codes
| HEX | #C6EC7A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(198, 236, 122) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.6%, 92.5%, 47.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(80, 75%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(80, 48%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 48%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.64, -29.88, 50.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.64, 59, 120.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.797, 73.401, 29.584) | |
| Decimal | 13036666 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Venomous Sting, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #C6EC7A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.68:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C6EC7A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.68:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #C6EC7A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f7e070Protanopia
no red cones#f2de81Deuteranopia
no green cones#cde3d2Tritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c6ec7a; }
.text { color: #c6ec7a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c6ec7a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(198 236 122 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c6ec7a, #8dec7a); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Kiwi.
See #C6EC7A on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C6EC7A?
- #C6EC7A is a light, moderate yellow-green known as Venomous Sting. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Venomous Sting?
- The RGB value is 198, 236, 122: 198 red, 236 green and 122 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Venomous Sting?
- The complementary color is #A07AEC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C6EC7A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.68:1 and white text 1.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.