#C6D4B3 color
The hex color #C6D4B3 is a light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.6% red, 83.1% green and 70.2% blue (198, 212, 179).
Its hue angle is 85°, with 28% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Morris Leaf (#C2D3AF), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.47:1).
#C6D4B3 color codes
| HEX | #C6D4B3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(198, 212, 179) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.6%, 83.1%, 70.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(85, 28%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(85, 16%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 16%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.1, -10.57, 14.75) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.1, 18.15, 125.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.968, 62.347, 51.777) | |
| Decimal | 13030579 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C6D4B3, 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 #C6D4B3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C6D4B3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.47:1 | 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 #C6D4B3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d8cfb1Protanopia
no red cones#d6cfb4Deuteranopia
no green cones#c8d1cbTritanopia
no blue cones#cfcfcfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c6d4b3; }
.text { color: #c6d4b3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c6d4b3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(198 212 179 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c6d4b3, #b6d4b3); }
Similar colors
#c2d3afMorris Leaf#bfd5b3Nature#d1dac0Zen Garden#c0cba1Seedling#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#bccab3Bok Choy#cee1c8Endive#cfd1b2Bitter Melon
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #C6D4B3?
- #C6D4B3 is a light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Morris Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C6D4B3?
- The RGB value is 198, 212, 179: 198 red, 212 green and 179 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C6D4B3?
- The complementary color is #C1B3D4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C6D4B3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.47:1 and white text 1.56:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.