#9BD8D0 Hex Color
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This light, airy teal features a dusty finish that keeps it from looking too bright or synthetic. The hex code #9bd8d0 provides excellent contrast against black text, making it a functional choice for UI body copy. It works well as a supporting background color, though it can wash out next to pure white. Pair it with deeper, grounded earth tones instead of other shades of pink for a sophisticated balance.
Questions about #9bd8d0
What is #9bd8d0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9bd8d0 is rgb(155, 216, 208), in HSL hsl(172, 44%, 73%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 4%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #9bd8d0?
This light teal creates a balanced, sophisticated look when paired with charcoal text or deep terracotta accents. Because it has a dusty quality, it benefits from grounded earth tones rather than competing with other bright, saturated pastels.
Is #9bd8d0 suitable for UI text?
#9bd8d0 works best as a background or secondary accent rather than as a primary text color. Because it is quite light, it provides good contrast against dark text but can wash out quickly against a pure white background.
Is #9bd8d0 readable on white or black?
#9bd8d0 has a 1.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.12:1 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.