#9CF4EA Hex Color
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This sparkling, high-lightness teal reads like a modern pastel with significant clarity. Because of its intense brightness, #9cf4ea works best as a primary accent color to add energy to neutral palettes rather than a full background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground the shade. The hex code for this cool, refreshing tint is #9cf4ea.
Questions about #9cf4ea
What is #9cf4ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9cf4ea is rgb(156, 244, 234), in HSL hsl(173, 80%, 78%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 4%, 4%.
What colors pair best with #9cf4ea?
This bright teal creates a sophisticated balance when paired with dark, grounded neutrals like charcoal or deep slate gray. Because #9cf4ea has such high clarity and brightness, it can feel overwhelming if used in large blocks, so use it sparingly against dark backgrounds to make the color pop.
Is #9cf4ea readable on white or black?
#9cf4ea has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.54:1 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.