#9BD2D6 Hex Color
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This dusty cyan reads as a cool, desaturated pastel with a soft, airy quality. Because of its muted chroma, #9bd2d6 serves well as a minimalist background color that won’t overwhelm the eyes. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals to create a grounded, modern contrast. The hex code #9bd2d6 maintains excellent readability with black text, making it a functional choice for clean, user-friendly interface designs.
Questions about #9bd2d6
What is #9bd2d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9bd2d6 is rgb(155, 210, 214), in HSL hsl(184, 42%, 72%) and in CMYK 28%, 2%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #9bd2d6 in a design?
#9bd2d6 works exceptionally well when balanced against high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep slate, as these grounding tones anchor the airy, desaturated nature of the cyan. It also complements warm, desaturated terracotta for a balanced, modern palette.
Is #9bd2d6 suitable for text on a white background?
While #9bd2d6 is a beautiful accent color for interfaces, it does not provide sufficient contrast for body text against a white background to meet accessibility standards. Use it primarily for graphic elements, headers, or backgrounds rather than small-scale, readable text.
Is #9bd2d6 readable on white or black?
#9bd2d6 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.58:1 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.