#9CC4C4 Hex Color
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A muted, pastel cyan with gray undertones, #9cc4c4 has a dusty, ashy finish that feels gentle and refreshing. Its light, low-saturation character suits spring branding, baby products, technology interfaces, and aerospace themes. Use it as a supporting background with dark navy or charcoal text, since the hex code provides about 11.1:1 contrast with black text for small body copy.
Questions about #9cc4c4
What is #9cc4c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9cc4c4 is rgb(156, 196, 196), in HSL hsl(180, 25%, 69%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #9cc4c4?
Pair #9cc4c4 with navy, charcoal, or muted coral to balance its cool, low-saturation cyan. Dark neutrals provide readable contrast, while a subdued warm accent adds energy without overpowering its gentle appearance.
Is #9cc4c4 readable on white or black?
#9cc4c4 has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.10:1 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.