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#C6DDC6 color code is #C6DDC6. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c6ddc6.

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#C6DDC6 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C6DDC6 is 0.6780. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.44:1 against white and 14.56:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C6DDC6 on white1.44:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C6DDC6 on black14.56:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C6DDC61.44:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C6DDC614.56:1AAA

#C6DDC6 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C6DDC6?+
The hex code for #C6DDC6 is #C6DDC6. In RGB it's rgb(198, 221, 198), and in HSL it's hsl(120, 25%, 82%).
What is the RGB value of #C6DDC6?+
#C6DDC6 in RGB is (198, 221, 198). Written in CSS: rgb(198, 221, 198).
What is the CMYK value of #C6DDC6?+
#C6DDC6 converts to CMYK(10%, 0%, 10%, 13%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C6DDC6.
Is #c6ddc6 a warm or cool color?+
#C6DDC6 (#C6DDC6) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 120° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c6ddc6 belong to?+
#C6DDC6 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 120°, 25%, 82% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #c6ddc6 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C6DDC6 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.44:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c6ddc6?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C6DDC6 (#C6DDC6) is 559 C Pantone 559 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C6DDC6 in design

Practical guidance for using #c6ddc6 (#C6DDC6) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C6DDC6 (#C6DDC6) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C6DDC6 (#C6DDC6) reads as considered and grown-up and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#C6DDC6 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#C6DDC6 is an excellent wall, ceiling, or large-surface color — its low saturation reads as calm and timeless without dating the room. Pairs well with warm wood, brushed brass, and natural fibers (linen, jute, wool). Avoid using it as a single accent against louder colors; it works best as the dominant "envelope" of a room, with one or two saturated accent pieces.