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#C6E1E1 color code is #C6E1E1. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c6e1e1.

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#C6E1E1 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C6E1E1 is 0.7129. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.38:1 against white and 15.26:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C6E1E1 on white1.38:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C6E1E1 on black15.26:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C6E1E11.38:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C6E1E115.26:1AAA

#C6E1E1 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C6E1E1?+
The hex code for #C6E1E1 is #C6E1E1. In RGB it's rgb(198, 225, 225), and in HSL it's hsl(180, 31%, 83%).
What is the RGB value of #C6E1E1?+
#C6E1E1 in RGB is (198, 225, 225). Written in CSS: rgb(198, 225, 225).
What is the CMYK value of #C6E1E1?+
#C6E1E1 converts to CMYK(12%, 0%, 0%, 12%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C6E1E1.
Is #c6e1e1 a warm or cool color?+
#C6E1E1 (#C6E1E1) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 180° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c6e1e1 belong to?+
#C6E1E1 belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 180°, 31%, 83% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #c6e1e1 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C6E1E1 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.38:1 — 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 #c6e1e1?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C6E1E1 (#C6E1E1) is 4701 C Dew Drop, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C6E1E1 in design

Practical guidance for using #c6e1e1 (#C6E1E1) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C6E1E1 (#C6E1E1) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 15.3:1 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, #C6E1E1 (#C6E1E1) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if cyan runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#C6E1E1 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

#C6E1E1 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.