Color #C6ECED Color / Colour Code #C6ECED
This page shows the hex color code for color #c6eced (#C6ECED). The colour is a cyan tone with 52% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #C6ECED against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#C6ECED paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 152, 182, and 212 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 182, 302, and 62 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #C6ECED
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 182 and saturation at 52%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 182 to 227 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 182 with its complement at 2 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 #C6ECED
Lightness variations at hue 182 and 52% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #C6ECED
Design Use Cases for #C6ECED
Balanced UI Color
At 52% saturation, #C6ECED 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, #C6ECED is very close to white but carries a subtle cyan tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Clarity & Technology
#C6ECED is in the cyan spectrum (hue 182). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #C6ECED (hue 182) to its complement at hue 2. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 212. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c6eced, #edc6c5);
CSS Code for #C6ECED
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Colors visually similar to #C6ECED based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #C6ECED (#C6ECED)
#C6ECED is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 198 red, 236 green, and 237 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 182 degrees with 52% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #C6ECED is 225/255 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 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #C6ECED against white is 1.26:1 and against black is 16.62:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.62:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EDC6C5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #C6ECED. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C5EDDA and #C5D7ED, 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 #C6ECED
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #C6ECED?
- #C6ECED is Color #C6ECED, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(198, 236, 237), HSL(182, 52%, 85%), and CMYK(16%, 0%, 0%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 225/255.
- Is #C6ECED accessible for text?
- Against white, #C6ECED has a contrast ratio of 1.26:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.62:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #C6ECED?
- The complementary colour is #EDC6C5 (hue 2). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C5EDDA and #C5D7ED. The triadic palette adds #EDC5EB and #EBEDC5 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #C6ECED in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #c6eced; or rgb(198, 236, 237); or hsl(182, 52%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 182 52% 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.