#9BD6DD Hex Color
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#9bd6dd is a light, dusty cyan with a cool gray cast and very low saturation. Its delicate, airy character suits spring themes, baby products, technology interfaces, and spacious backgrounds. Use it as a dominant pale base with dark text, since white can wash it out. The hex code is #9bd6dd, and black text achieves about a 13.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #9bd6dd
What is #9bd6dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9bd6dd is rgb(155, 214, 221), in HSL hsl(186, 49%, 74%) and in CMYK 30%, 3%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #9bd6dd in a design palette?
Pair #9bd6dd with deep navy for readable headings, warm terracotta for contrast, or muted gray for a restrained interface; these darker or warmer partners give its pale, low-saturation surface enough definition for buttons, text, and editorial layouts. Keep the strongest contrast near small text and calls to action.
Is #9bd6dd readable on white or black?
#9bd6dd has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.05:1 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.