#9BD3D8 Hex Color
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This light, desaturated cyan has a dusty, cooling quality that keeps it feeling delicate rather than electric. The hex code #9bd3d8 offers excellent readability with black text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds or secondary accents. It pairs effectively with deeper charcoal or burnt orange to balance its airy nature. Avoid using it alongside stark white, as it can appear washed out.
Questions about #9bd3d8
What is #9bd3d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9bd3d8 is rgb(155, 211, 216), in HSL hsl(185, 44%, 73%) and in CMYK 28%, 2%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #9bd3d8?
Is #9bd3d8 readable on white or black?
#9bd3d8 has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.70:1 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.