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#C6E387 color code is #C6E387. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c6e387.

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#C6E387 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C6E387 is 0.6869. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.42:1 against white and 14.74:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C6E387 on white1.42:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C6E387 on black14.74:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C6E3871.42:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C6E38714.74:1AAA

#C6E387 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C6E387?+
The hex code for #C6E387 is #C6E387. In RGB it's rgb(198, 227, 135), and in HSL it's hsl(79, 62%, 71%).
What is the RGB value of #C6E387?+
#C6E387 in RGB is (198, 227, 135). Written in CSS: rgb(198, 227, 135).
What is the CMYK value of #C6E387?+
#C6E387 converts to CMYK(13%, 0%, 41%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C6E387.
Is #c6e387 a warm or cool color?+
#C6E387 (#C6E387) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 79° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c6e387 belong to?+
#C6E387 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 79°, 62%, 71% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #c6e387 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C6E387 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.42:1 — 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 #c6e387?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C6E387 (#C6E387) is 3107 C Soft Lime, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C6E387 in design

Practical guidance for using #c6e387 (#C6E387) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C6E387 (#C6E387) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.7:1 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, #C6E387 (#C6E387) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green 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

#C6E387 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

#C6E387 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.