#9AF9EA Hex Color
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#9af9ea is a pale, cool teal with a green undertone and bright saturation, creating a fresh, sparkling appearance. It works well as a supporting background for wellness, healthcare, baby, and technology interfaces. Pair it with deep navy for structure and readable contrast. Black text achieves about 17.1:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #9af9ea.
Questions about #9af9ea
What is #9af9ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9af9ea is rgb(154, 249, 234), in HSL hsl(171, 89%, 79%) and in CMYK 38%, 0%, 6%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #9af9ea?
#9af9ea pairs well with deep navy for structure, while white and black provide clean contrast; soft neutrals can temper its brightness. Use navy for headings, borders, or key interface elements when pale teal serves as a background.
Does #9af9ea read as a warm or cool color?
#9af9ea reads as a cool color because its pale teal base leans strongly toward green and cyan rather than yellow or red. Its high brightness and saturation make it feel fresh, airy, and energetic instead of muted or earthy.
Is #9af9ea readable on white or black?
#9af9ea has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.11:1 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.