#96CFE8 Hex Color
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This unsaturated cyan is a cool, dusty tone that avoids the intensity of primary blues. Its low chroma creates a gentle, airy effect ideal for background surfaces or UI elements where you need readability. The hex code for this color is #96cfe8. Pair it with charcoal gray text to maximize contrast, as this shade can easily wash out against pure white.
Questions about #96cfe8
What is #96cfe8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96cfe8 is rgb(150, 207, 232), in HSL hsl(198, 64%, 75%) and in CMYK 35%, 11%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #96cfe8?
This unsaturated cyan works best when paired with deep, neutral tones like charcoal or soft slate grays to create necessary contrast. Avoid placing it against pure white backgrounds, as its low chroma can cause the color to appear washed out and hard to read.
Is #96cfe8 readable on white or black?
#96cfe8 has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.38:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.