#C6DDC9 color
The hex color #C6DDC9 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.6% red, 86.7% green and 78.8% blue (198, 221, 201).
Its hue angle is 128°, with 25% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Ruins of Civilization (#CADECE), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.59:1).
#C6DDC9 color codes
| HEX | #C6DDC9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(198, 221, 201) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.6%, 86.7%, 78.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(128, 25%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(128, 10%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 9%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.97, -11.38, 7.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.97, 13.48, 147.56) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.686, 67.935, 65.215) | |
| Decimal | 13032905 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C6DDC9, 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 #C6DDC9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C6DDC9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.59:1 | 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 #C6DDC9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ded9c8Protanopia
no red cones#d9d6caDeuteranopia
no green cones#c4dcd7Tritanopia
no blue cones#d7d7d7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c6ddc9; }
.text { color: #c6ddc9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c6ddc9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(198 221 201 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c6ddc9, #c6ddd4); }
Similar colors
#cadeceRuins of Civilization#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#ccddccFlip a Coin#cee1c8Endive#d4e8d8Splashdown#c5e6cfDelta Mint#d7ecd9Silky Mint#d7e7d0Peppermint
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #C6DDC9?
- #C6DDC9 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Ruins of Civilization. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C6DDC9?
- The RGB value is 198, 221, 201: 198 red, 221 green and 201 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C6DDC9?
- The complementary color is #DDC6DA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C6DDC9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.59:1 and white text 1.44:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.