#9BFFEB Hex Color
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Pastel teal with a milky glow. #9bffeb reads cool and gentle, thanks to its high lightness and low saturation. It shines as a background for wellness or healthcare layouts, and black text stays readable at about 17.9:1 contrast. Pair it with deep navy for balance; next to plain white it can wash out. Its airy feel comes from mixing white into a teal base.
Questions about #9bffeb
What is #9bffeb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9bffeb is rgb(155, 255, 235), in HSL hsl(168, 100%, 80%) and in CMYK 39%, 0%, 8%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #9bffeb?
Deep navy and charcoal give #9bffeb structure and keep it from feeling washed out. For warmth, a muted terracotta accent adds contrast without breaking the calm.
Is #9bffeb readable on white or black?
#9bffeb has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.89:1 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.