#9CD0D0 Hex Color
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This dusty cyan offers a cool, unsaturated appearance that feels delicate rather than saturated. The hex code #9cd0d0 functions well as a UI background, providing plenty of room for content without distraction. It maintains excellent legibility with black text, as the contrast ratio hits 12.3:1. Pair it with dark slate grays to anchor the airy feeling of this specific tone.
Questions about #9cd0d0
What is #9cd0d0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9cd0d0 is rgb(156, 208, 208), in HSL hsl(180, 36%, 71%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #9cd0d0?
Use dark charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast text that anchors this airy cyan. Because #9cd0d0 is unsaturated, it also works beautifully alongside soft neutrals like warm beige or muted stone to maintain a clean, balanced interface.
Is #9cd0d0 readable on white or black?
#9cd0d0 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.34:1 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.