#9ACDE0 Hex Color
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Not a vivid cyan but a milky, ashy version of it, pastel blue (#9acde0) feels airy and delicate. Its very low saturation makes it a natural background color, and black text stays readable on it. Pair it with terracotta or deep navy rather than pale accents. The hex code #9acde0 suits spring themes, baby products, and light minimal layouts.
Questions about #9acde0
What is #9acde0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9acde0 is rgb(154, 205, 224), in HSL hsl(196, 53%, 74%) and in CMYK 31%, 8%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #9acde0?
Terracotta and deep navy both give #9acde0 contrast without fighting its softness. Warm earth tones keep it from feeling sterile, while charcoal works well for text and UI details.
Is #9acde0 readable on white or black?
#9acde0 has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.18:1 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.