#9AF9EB Hex Color
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#9af9eb is a bright, high-key teal with a crisp, luminous quality. Because of its extreme lightness and saturation, it works best as a primary interface accent rather than a full background color, where it can easily wash out. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for high readability. If you are experimenting with mixing white, note that this hex code provides excellent contrast for small black text.
Questions about #9af9eb
What is #9af9eb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9af9eb is rgb(154, 249, 235), in HSL hsl(171, 89%, 79%) and in CMYK 38%, 0%, 6%, 2%.
How can I use #9af9eb effectively in a web design?
Is #9af9eb readable on white or black?
#9af9eb has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.12:1 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.