#9BD1DF Hex Color
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#9bd1df is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with a delicate and cool quality. This pastel tone feels airy and light, making it an excellent background choice for minimalist designs or baby products. It maintains enough contrast for black text to remain readable. Pair it with soft charcoal or warm greys to avoid a washed-out appearance. The hex code for this cyan shade is #9bd1df.
Questions about #9bd1df
What is #9bd1df in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9bd1df is rgb(155, 209, 223), in HSL hsl(192, 52%, 74%) and in CMYK 30%, 6%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #9bd1df?
This muted cyan pairs best with deep charcoal or soft slate grays to provide necessary visual weight. Because #9bd1df is quite light and airy, these darker neutrals prevent the design from feeling too washed out or ethereal.
Is #9bd1df readable on white or black?
#9bd1df has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.57:1 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.