#9AF2D9 Hex Color
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A light, cool teal with pastel saturation, #9af2d9 has a soft mint-green cast and a fresh, glowing finish. It works well for wellness, healthcare, spring, and technology designs as a supporting background or broad color field. Pair it with charcoal for readable text, while black text reaches about 16.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #9af2d9.
Questions about #9af2d9
What is #9af2d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9af2d9 is rgb(154, 242, 217), in HSL hsl(163, 77%, 78%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 10%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #9af2d9?
Pair #9af2d9 with charcoal for readable text and grounded contrast. Navy and muted coral can add stronger visual contrast while preserving its fresh, modern character.
Is #9af2d9 warm or cool?
#9af2d9 reads as a cool color because its pale teal balance leans toward blue and green rather than yellow. Its light saturation softens that coolness, creating a fresh, gentle mood instead of a sharp or icy appearance.
Is #9af2d9 readable on white or black?
#9af2d9 has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.07:1 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.