Color #CCEBC6 Color / Colour Code #CCEBC6
This page shows the hex color code for color #ccebc6 (#CCEBC6). The colour is a green tone with 48% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CCEBC6 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CCEBC6 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 80, 110, and 140 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 110, 230, and 350 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CCEBC6
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 110 and saturation at 48%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 110 to 155 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 110 with its complement at 290 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 #CCEBC6
Lightness variations at hue 110 and 48% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CCEBC6
Design Use Cases for #CCEBC6
Balanced UI Color
At 48% saturation, #CCEBC6 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, #CCEBC6 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
#CCEBC6 falls in the green range (hue 110). 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 #CCEBC6 (hue 110) to its complement at hue 290. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 140. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ccebc6, #e5c6eb);
CSS Code for #CCEBC6
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #CCEBC6 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #CCEBC6 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #CCEBC6 (#CCEBC6)
#CCEBC6 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 204 red, 235 green, and 198 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 110 degrees with 48% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CCEBC6 is 222/255 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 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CCEBC6 against white is 1.29:1 and against black is 16.27:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.27:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E5C6EB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CCEBC6. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DFEBC6 and #C6EBD3, 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 #CCEBC6
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CCEBC6?
- #CCEBC6 is Color #CCEBC6, a green color (colour) with RGB(204, 235, 198), HSL(110, 48%, 85%), and CMYK(13%, 0%, 16%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 222/255.
- Is #CCEBC6 accessible for text?
- Against white, #CCEBC6 has a contrast ratio of 1.29:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.27:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CCEBC6?
- The complementary colour is #E5C6EB (hue 290). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DFEBC6 and #C6EBD3. The triadic palette adds #C6CDEB and #EBC6CD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CCEBC6 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ccebc6; or rgb(204, 235, 198); or hsl(110, 48%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 110 48% 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.