#96C6CD Hex Color

Adriatic Haze offers decent readability when paired with dark text, but you should always check contrast ratios against specific WCAG standards. Its desaturated nature makes it a safe choice for large backgrounds where high-contrast text is required for accessibility.

To anchor the airy feel of #96c6cd, pair it with deep, warm neutrals like charcoal or earth tones such as burnt orange. These contrasts ground the hazy cyan, keeping your design scheme from feeling too washed out or ethereal.