#9DC4C1 Hex Color
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#9dc4c1 is a desaturated, dusty cyan with significant gray undertones. This airy pastel works best as a supporting tone in web interfaces, as it can look washed out when used for large blocks of text or primary backgrounds. It pairs well with charcoal or deep slate, proving that knowing how to make gray helps designers balance these muted palettes. The hex code for this soft shade is #9dc4c1.
Questions about #9dc4c1
What is #9dc4c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9dc4c1 is rgb(157, 196, 193), in HSL hsl(175, 25%, 69%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 2%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #9dc4c1?
Is #9dc4c1 considered a warm or cool color?
#9dc4c1 is firmly a cool color, characterized by its distinct cyan base and significant gray undertones. This cooling effect makes it feel serene and professional, rather than energetic, which is why it works so effectively in spa or wellness-focused branding applications.
Is #9dc4c1 readable on white or black?
#9dc4c1 has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.09:1 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.