#9CC7D3 Hex Color
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Far from a vivid cyan, #9cc7d3 is a pale, ashy sky blue with barely any saturation. Its lightness gives designs an airy, open feel, which suits wellness apps, children’s products, and minimal layouts. Pair it with navy or warm gray for depth. The hex code also reads well behind black text at about 11.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #9cc7d3
What is #9cc7d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9cc7d3 is rgb(156, 199, 211), in HSL hsl(193, 38%, 72%) and in CMYK 26%, 6%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #9cc7d3?
#9cc7d3 pairs well with navy for a grounded, coastal contrast, or with warm gray and soft coral for a gentler palette. Its low saturation means bolder neighbors add the energy this pale cyan lacks.
Is #9cc7d3 readable on white or black?
#9cc7d3 has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.52:1 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.