#C6CFA6 color
The hex color #C6CFA6 is a light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.6% red, 81.2% green and 65.1% blue (198, 207, 166).
Its hue angle is 73°, with 30% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Seedling (#C0CBA1), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.88:1).
#C6CFA6 color codes
| HEX | #C6CFA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(198, 207, 166) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.6%, 81.2%, 65.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(73, 30%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(73, 20%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 20%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.5, -10.07, 19.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.5, 21.85, 117.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.484, 59.385, 44.766) | |
| Decimal | 13029286 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C6CFA6, 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 #C6CFA6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C6CFA6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.88:1 | 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 #C6CFA6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d5caa4Protanopia
no red cones#d4cba8Deuteranopia
no green cones#cacac4Tritanopia
no blue cones#cacacaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c6cfa6; }
.text { color: #c6cfa6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c6cfa6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(198 207 166 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c6cfa6, #b2cfa6); }
Similar colors
#c0cba1Seedling#c2d3afMorris Leaf#bbc199Beige and Sage#cfd1b2Bitter Melon#dadeb5April Showers#bcc09eAnimal Kingdom#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#bfd5b3Nature
Closest common color name: Sage.
Questions
- What color is #C6CFA6?
- #C6CFA6 is a light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Seedling. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C6CFA6?
- The RGB value is 198, 207, 166: 198 red, 207 green and 166 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C6CFA6?
- The complementary color is #AFA6CF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C6CFA6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.88:1 and white text 1.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.