Color #C5ECC6 Color / Colour Code #C5ECC6
This page shows the hex color code for color #c5ecc6 (#C5ECC6). The colour is a green tone with 51% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #C5ECC6 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#C5ECC6 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 92, 122, and 152 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 122, 242, and 2 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #C5ECC6
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 122 and saturation at 51%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 122 to 167 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 122 with its complement at 302 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #C5ECC6
Lightness variations at hue 122 and 51% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #C5ECC6
Design Use Cases for #C5ECC6
Balanced UI Color
At 51% saturation, #C5ECC6 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Near-White Background
At 85% lightness, #C5ECC6 is very close to white but carries a subtle green tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Success & Growth Indicators
#C5ECC6 falls in the green range (hue 122). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #C5ECC6 (hue 122) to its complement at hue 302. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 152. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c5ecc6, #ecc5eb);
CSS Code for #C5ECC6
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #C5ECC6 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #C5ECC6 (#C5ECC6)
#C5ECC6 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 197 red, 236 green, and 198 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 122 degrees with 51% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #C5ECC6 is 220/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #C5ECC6 against white is 1.30:1 and against black is 16.19:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.19:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #ECC5EB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #C5ECC6. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D7ECC5 and #C5ECDA, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #C5ECC6
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #C5ECC6?
- #C5ECC6 is Color #C5ECC6, a green color (colour) with RGB(197, 236, 198), HSL(122, 51%, 85%), and CMYK(17%, 0%, 16%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 220/255.
- Is #C5ECC6 accessible for text?
- Against white, #C5ECC6 has a contrast ratio of 1.30:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.19:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #C5ECC6?
- The complementary colour is #ECC5EB (hue 302). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D7ECC5 and #C5ECDA. The triadic palette adds #C7C5EC and #ECC7C5 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #C5ECC6 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #c5ecc6; or rgb(197, 236, 198); or hsl(122, 51%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 122 51% 85%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.