#9CE7E8 Hex Color
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This pale cyan is highly unsaturated, offering a clean and airy quality that feels refreshing. Because it sits high on the lightness scale, #9ce7e8 works best as a background tone or a soft accent against dark charcoal text. It pairs well with muted terracotta for a modern contrast. The hex code for this cool pastel is #9ce7e8.
Questions about #9ce7e8
What is #9ce7e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ce7e8 is rgb(156, 231, 232), in HSL hsl(181, 62%, 76%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair best with #9ce7e8?
This pale cyan creates a modern and grounded contrast when paired with muted terracotta. For a more balanced, professional look, combine #9ce7e8 with charcoal text or deep navy accents to anchor its lightness and prevent the design from feeling washed out.
Is #9ce7e8 readable on white or black?
#9ce7e8 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.00:1 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.