#9DC1C8 Hex Color
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Reach for #9dc1c8 when a design needs a dusty sky blue that stays out of the way. This ashy cyan is very unsaturated, so it works as a soft background or supporting tone rather than a bold accent. A gray undertone keeps it subdued next to brighter colors, and warm terracotta or deep navy stops it from going flat. Black text reads clearly on this hex code at about 10.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #9dc1c8
What is #9dc1c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9dc1c8 is rgb(157, 193, 200), in HSL hsl(190, 28%, 70%) and in CMYK 21%, 4%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #9dc1c8?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and clay balance its cool, dusty character, while deep navy adds contrast without harshness. Charcoal text on #9dc1c8 also works well for accessible UI. Avoid pale pastels nearby, which can wash it out.
Is #9dc1c8 readable on white or black?
#9dc1c8 has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.89:1 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.