#9CF4CA Hex Color
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Reach for #9cf4ca when a design needs a minty teal that stays soft. This pastel green has a cool, watery feel without much saturation, so it reads fresh rather than loud. The hex code #9cf4ca works best as a light background for wellness or eco brands, though fine print may need a darker tone on top. Black text clears WCAG AA at about 16.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #9cf4ca
What is #9cf4ca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9cf4ca is rgb(156, 244, 202), in HSL hsl(151, 80%, 78%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 17%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #9cf4ca?
It pairs well with deep greens, charcoal, and warm earth tones like terracotta, which keep its softness from turning flat. A darker teal or navy also grounds it in finance and healthcare palettes.
Is #9cf4ca a cool or warm color?
It reads cool, since its green sits toward teal with a blue lean and low saturation. The high lightness keeps it airy, so it feels crisp rather than icy in large areas.
Can #9cf4ca be used as a background color?
Yes, it works as a full background because it is light and gentle on the eyes. Black text on #9cf4ca reaches about 16.2:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body copy.
Is #9cf4ca readable on white or black?
#9cf4ca has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.20:1 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.