#96D9D0 Hex Color
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Reach for this pastel teal when a wellness dashboard or baby brand needs a soft base. #96d9d0 is very unsaturated and light, so it reads airy but can wash out beside plain white. Charcoal or deep navy text holds up well on it; black passes AA at about 13.1:1. The hex code drops easily into cool, minimal palettes.
Questions about #96d9d0
What is #96d9d0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96d9d0 is rgb(150, 217, 208), in HSL hsl(172, 47%, 72%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 4%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #96d9d0?
Charcoal and deep navy keep its cool character intact, while a muted accent like terracotta adds warmth without clashing. Since the color is very unsaturated, pairings with more saturation give it definition.
Is #96d9d0 readable on white or black?
#96d9d0 has a 1.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.13:1 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.