#C6FCB6 color
The hex color #C6FCB6 is a very light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.6% red, 98.8% green and 71.4% blue (198, 252, 182).
Its hue angle is 106°, with 92% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 21% cyan, 0% magenta, 28% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Glow in the Dark (#BEFDB7), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18:1).
#C6FCB6 color codes
| HEX | #C6FCB6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(198, 252, 182) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.6%, 98.8%, 71.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(106, 92%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(106, 28%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 0%, 28%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.88, -29.67, 28.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.88, 40.88, 136.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.541, 85.002, 57.148) | |
| Decimal | 13040822 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C6FCB6, 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 #C6FCB6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C6FCB6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18:1 | 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 #C6FCB6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fff1b2Protanopia
no red cones#f8ecbaDeuteranopia
no green cones#c4f7e9Tritanopia
no blue cones#edededAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c6fcb6; }
.text { color: #c6fcb6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c6fcb6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(198 252 182 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c6fcb6, #b6fcc9); }Similar colors
#befdb7Glow in the Dark#ccffc2Frosted Mint Hills#b6ffbbLight Mint#baebaeIce Ice#c1fdc9Toxic Steam#bbee99Sweet Mint Pesto#aaffaaCreamy Mint#bee7a5Pastel Pea
Closest common color name: Pale Green.
Questions
- What color is #C6FCB6?
- #C6FCB6 is a very light, vivid green, closest to the named color Glow in the Dark. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C6FCB6?
- The RGB value is 198, 252, 182: 198 red, 252 green and 182 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C6FCB6?
- The complementary color is #ECB6FC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C6FCB6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18:1 and white text 1.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.