#9BD6BA Hex Color
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This pastel teal is a light, airy shade with cool, ashy undertones. Because it has high contrast with black text, it works well as a background for clean, minimalist UI designs. The hex code for this color is #9bd6ba. It pairs surprisingly well with deeper pink tones, which add warmth to its clinical, washed-out feel.
Questions about #9bd6ba
What is #9bd6ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9bd6ba is rgb(155, 214, 186), in HSL hsl(152, 42%, 72%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 13%, 16%.
What colors pair best with #9bd6ba?
This light pastel teal pairs exceptionally well with deep, saturated colors like burgundy or terracotta, which provide a grounding contrast to its airy, clinical nature. These warm, earthy tones prevent the palette from feeling too washed out or cold.
Is #9bd6ba readable on white or black?
#9bd6ba has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.72:1 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.