Color swatch image showing #C6E301 with RGB(198,227,1) values

#C6E301 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C6E301 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C6E301 Color Information

#C6E301 RGB value is (198, 227, 1). The hex color red value is 198, green is 227, and blue is 1. Its HSL format shows a hue of 68°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 13 percent, 0 percent, 100 percent, 11 percent.

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#C6E301 Color Meaning

Color #C6E301 represents energetic freshness, alertness, and mental clarity. In color psychology, #C6E301 stimulates cognitive focus, creative thinking, and a sense of dynamic optimism. Across cultures and history, color #C6E301 has been associated with citrus symbolism, art, and textiles, representing vitality, liveliness, and invigorating energy. From a spiritual perspective, color #C6E301 embodies conscious renewal, thoughtful engagement, and vibrant awareness. #C6E301 encourages deliberate action and positive mental stimulation.

Color Conversion

Convert #C6E301 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#C6E301
RGB
rgb(198, 227, 1)
HSL
hsl(68°, 99%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(13%, 0%, 100%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(68°, 100%, 89%)
XYZ
50.7633 66.9461 10.2751
Yxy
66.9461 0.3966 0.5231
Hunter Lab
81.8206 -9.7878 15.1016
CIE-Lab
85.4767 -31.7289 83.9046

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red198 / 255 (78%)
78%
Green227 / 255 (89%)
89%
Blue1 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#C6E301 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#C6E301 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #C6E301 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C6E301 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#C6E301

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C6E301;

Text Color

color: #C6E301;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C6E301;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C6E30140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C6E301;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C6E301 0%, #768801 100%);

#C6E301 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C6E301 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.