#9BE0CA Hex Color
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#9be0ca is the hex code for a pale teal with a cool, green-leaning undertone. Its lightness and gentle saturation give interfaces a clean, peaceful feel without the starkness of white. Use it as a supporting background for wellness, healthcare, or spring-focused layouts, with black text for strong readability.
Questions about #9be0ca
What is #9be0ca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9be0ca is rgb(155, 224, 202), in HSL hsl(161, 53%, 74%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 10%, 12%.
Does #9be0ca read as a warm or cool color?
#9be0ca reads as a cool color because its pale teal base carries a green-leaning, slightly blue cast. Its moderate saturation keeps that coolness soft, so it feels fresh and gentle rather than icy or high-energy in interfaces and brand palettes.
Which colors pair well with #9be0ca?
#9be0ca pairs well with navy or charcoal text, while a muted terracotta accent adds warmth without overpowering its pale, cool base; these darker and warmer partners give the light teal enough visual weight for focused layouts. Keep the teal in a broad supporting role and reserve stronger hues for buttons or small accents.
Is #9be0ca readable on white or black?
#9be0ca has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.90:1 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.