#C6D8C6 color
The hex color #C6D8C6 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.6% red, 84.7% green and 77.6% blue (198, 216, 198).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 19% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Marsh Fog (#C6D8C7), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.04:1).
#C6D8C6 color codes
| HEX | #C6D8C6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(198, 216, 198) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.6%, 84.7%, 77.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 19%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 8%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 8%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.58, -9.37, 6.81) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.58, 11.58, 143.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.036, 65.194, 62.941) | |
| Decimal | 13031622 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C6D8C6, 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 #C6D8C6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C6D8C6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.04:1 | 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 #C6D8C6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d9d4c5Protanopia
no red cones#d6d2c7Deuteranopia
no green cones#c5d7d3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c6d8c6; }
.text { color: #c6d8c6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c6d8c6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(198 216 198 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c6d8c6, #c6d8cf); }
Similar colors
#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#ccddccFlip a Coin#cadeceRuins of Civilization#cee1c8Endive#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#d4e8d8Splashdown#d7e7d0Peppermint
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #C6D8C6?
- #C6D8C6 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Marsh Fog. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C6D8C6?
- The RGB value is 198, 216, 198: 198 red, 216 green and 198 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C6D8C6?
- The complementary color is #D8C6D8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C6D8C6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.04:1 and white text 1.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.