#9DC5D4 Hex Color
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#9dc5d4 is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with a muted, ashy quality. Because it is light and low in contrast against pure white, this pastel tone works best as a primary interface background or a supporting accent rather than for fine text. It pairs beautifully with charcoal grays or deep navy for a balanced, modern look. The hex code for this shade is #9dc5d4.
Questions about #9dc5d4
What is #9dc5d4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9dc5d4 is rgb(157, 197, 212), in HSL hsl(196, 39%, 72%) and in CMYK 26%, 7%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #9dc5d4?
#9dc5d4 works best alongside deep, grounded neutrals like charcoal or midnight navy to create a sophisticated, modern balance. Because of its muted, ashy undertones, it also complements soft whites or warm greiges without feeling overly bright or artificial.
Is #9dc5d4 readable on white or black?
#9dc5d4 has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.37:1 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.