#9AE3C4 Hex Color
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Pastel and pale, the hex code #9ae3c4 is a cool, lightly muted teal with fresh green undertones. Its airy finish suits wellness, healthcare, baby, and spring designs, especially as a dominant background. Pair it with charcoal or warm terracotta for definition, since white can make it look washed out. Black text reads clearly against it, with about 14.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #9ae3c4
What is #9ae3c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ae3c4 is rgb(154, 227, 196), in HSL hsl(155, 57%, 75%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 14%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #9ae3c4?
#9ae3c4 pairs well with charcoal for crisp definition and warm terracotta for contrast, while soft sage or muted navy can create a calmer palette in backgrounds, interfaces, and spring-focused layouts without losing its freshness. Avoid relying on white alone, because it may look washed out.
Is #9ae3c4 a warm or cool color?
#9ae3c4 reads as a cool, lightly muted teal because its green base is balanced by a noticeable blue influence on screens and printed surfaces, giving it a cooler appearance than yellow-green shades. Its pale value keeps the effect gentle rather than icy or highly saturated.
Is #9ae3c4 readable on white or black?
#9ae3c4 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.15:1 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.