Color swatch image showing #C6E2ED with RGB(198,226,237) values
Color swatch image showing #C6E2ED with RGB(198,226,237) values

#C6E2ED Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C6E2ED including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C6E2ED Color Information

#C6E2ED RGB value is (198, 226, 237). The hex color red value is 198, green is 226, and blue is 237. Its HSL format shows a hue of 197°, saturation of 52 percent, and lightness of 85 percent. The CMYK process values are 16 percent, 5 percent, 0 percent, 7 percent.

#C6E2ED color swatch
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#C6E2ED Color Meaning

Color #C6E2ED offers softened institutional calm, atmospheric neutrality, and gentle professionalism. #C6E2ED lighter, greyer variant of color #C6E2ED leans toward periwinkle—evoking overcast skies, institutional linens, and calm water. Unlike stark greys, #C6E2ED carries emotional warmth through its blue base; unlike brighter blues, #C6E2ED avoids dominance. In healthcare and education design, #C6E2ED hue reduces anxiety in waiting areas and digital dashboards by offering a chromatic “buffer” that feels supportive without intrusion. In UI/UX systems, color #C6E2ED functions as a calming background or card color. #C6E2ED meets accessibility contrast standards when paired with deep charcoals or navy text, making #C6E2ED viable for long-form content. Print reproduction is excellent on uncoated stocks, enhancing its use in editorial and academic publishing. Consumer testing reveals higher comfort ratings for interfaces using color #C6E2ED versus standard light greys. Culturally, color #C6E2ED reflects care that listens. #C6E2ED appears in mental health platforms, senior services, and public broadcasting as a symbol of support without pressure. Spiritually, #C6E2ED aligns with the throat chakra’s receptive mode: communication that holds space. Designers choose color #C6E2ED when they want to signal neutrality with heart. Its calm is active, not passive.

Color Conversion

Convert #C6E2ED 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
#C6E2ED
RGB
rgb(198, 226, 237)
HSL
hsl(197°, 52%, 85%)
CMYK
cmyk(16%, 5%, 0%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(197°, 16%, 93%)
XYZ
65.7711 72.5129 90.6506
Yxy
72.5129 0.2873 0.3167
Hunter Lab
85.1545 -2.4940 -2.9358
CIE-Lab
88.2149 -6.9510 -8.4675

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red198 / 255 (78%)
78%
Green226 / 255 (89%)
89%
Blue237 / 255 (93%)
93%

CMYK Values

Cyan16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Magenta5 / 100 (5%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#C6E2ED 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

#C6E2ED 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 #C6E2ED 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.

#FFFFFF
#C6E2ED

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C6E2ED 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

#C6E2ED

protanopia

#d2d2ea

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C6E2ED;

Text Color

color: #C6E2ED;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C6E2ED;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C6E2ED40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C6E2ED;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C6E2ED 0%, #3c98bd 100%);

#C6E2ED Color FAQs

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