#C6DDD6 color
The hex color #C6DDD6 is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.6% red, 86.7% green and 83.9% blue (198, 221, 214).
Its hue angle is 162°, with 25% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Aquatic Edge (#BFD6D1), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.71:1).
#C6DDD6 color codes
| HEX | #C6DDD6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(198, 221, 214) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.6%, 86.7%, 83.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(162, 25%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(162, 10%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 3%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.29, -8.97, 0.83) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.29, 9.01, 174.7) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.28, 68.573, 73.613) | |
| Decimal | 13032918 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C6DDD6, 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 #C6DDD6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C6DDD6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.71:1 | 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 #C6DDD6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dbdad6Protanopia
no red cones#d7d7d6Deuteranopia
no green cones#c1dedbTritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c6ddd6; }
.text { color: #c6ddd6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c6ddd6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(198 221 214 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c6ddd6, #c6d8dd); }
Similar colors
#bfd6d1Aquatic Edge#cee5dfIce Dagger#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#cfe2e0Mountain Dew#bddfd8Antiguan#c5e5e2Swan Lake#c5e1e1Peek-a-Blue
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C6DDD6?
- #C6DDD6 is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Aquatic Edge. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C6DDD6?
- The RGB value is 198, 221, 214: 198 red, 221 green and 214 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C6DDD6?
- The complementary color is #DDC6CD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C6DDD6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.71:1 and white text 1.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.