#9CCCDC Hex Color
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Not quite blue and not quite gray, #9cccdc lands in a hazy pastel zone between cyan and sky. Its very low saturation keeps things soft and airy, so it works best as a calm background or supporting tone, not a bold accent. Deep navy flatters it better than white does. Black text on this hex code hits about 12.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #9cccdc
What is #9cccdc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9cccdc is rgb(156, 204, 220), in HSL hsl(195, 48%, 74%) and in CMYK 29%, 7%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #9cccdc?
Deep navy gives #9cccdc the contrast it lacks next to white, making a dependable two-tone base. For warmth, a muted terracotta accent plays against its cool undertone without overwhelming the pastel softness.
Is #9cccdc readable on white or black?
#9cccdc has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.08:1 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.