#9DDCDC Hex Color
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#9ddcdc is a pale, heavily tinted cyan with a cool, bleached finish. Its high lightness and low saturation create a gentle, airy mood suited to spring palettes, baby products, open interfaces, and technology branding. Use it as a spacious background with black text for strong readability. The hex code for this soft cyan is #9ddcdc.
Questions about #9ddcdc
What is #9ddcdc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ddcdc is rgb(157, 220, 220), in HSL hsl(180, 47%, 74%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #9ddcdc?
Pair #9ddcdc with black, navy, or deep charcoal for contrast, or use coral and peach accents to add warmth while preserving its airy, cool character in interfaces, packaging, and seasonal palettes.
Is #9ddcdc readable on white or black?
#9ddcdc has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.70:1 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.