Snowmelt Color – #c9e6e9: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Snowmelt color hex code is #c9e6e9, and it is composed of 79% red, 90% green and 91% blue.
Snowmelt is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 14% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.31:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Snowmelt color (#c9e6e9) against dark backgrounds.

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Snowmelt Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Snowmelt, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c9e6e9 |
| RGB | rgb(201,230,233) |
| HSL | hsl(186,42.1%,85.1%) |
| CMYK | 14, 1, 0, 9 |
| HSV | 186, 14, 91 |
| RGB % | 79, 90, 91 |
| XYZ | 67.1, 74.9, 88 |
| LAB | 89.3, -8.9, -4.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 14% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.31 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 15.98 (passes WCAG AA) |









