#9DDDDC Hex Color
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Reach for this pale cyan when a baby product page or airy dashboard needs a soft base. #9ddddc is a faded sky blue with very little saturation, so it reads clean and light across large surfaces. It washes out next to white, so pair it with charcoal text or a deeper teal. Black type passes WCAG AA easily on it.
Questions about #9ddddc
What is #9ddddc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ddddc is rgb(157, 221, 220), in HSL hsl(179, 48%, 74%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #9ddddc?
Ground #9ddddc with charcoal or deep teal, since it can wash out next to plain white. A muted coral or soft peach adds gentle warmth without breaking its cool, airy mood.
Is #9ddddc readable on white or black?
#9ddddc has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.80:1 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.