#9DF9ED Hex Color
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#9df9ed is a pale, luminous teal with a cool green undertone and a soft pastel finish. Its high lightness gives layouts a clean, youthful calm, while the gentle saturation keeps it approachable. Use it as a dominant background in wellness, healthcare, or spring interfaces, but choose black text for clear small type. The hex code is #9df9ed.
Questions about #9df9ed
What is #9df9ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9df9ed is rgb(157, 249, 237), in HSL hsl(172, 88%, 80%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 5%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #9df9ed?
Pair #9df9ed with deep navy, charcoal, or muted coral to ground its pale, cool base and add stronger visual hierarchy without losing its clean, refreshing character in a restrained palette. These combinations suit wellness, communication, and technology branding.
Is #9df9ed readable on white or black?
#9df9ed has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.20:1 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.