#9ED8E3 Hex Color
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#9ed8e3 is a pale, dusty cyan with a distinctly cool, unsaturated character. Its light, airy appearance makes it a safe choice for minimal UI backgrounds, where it offers a refreshing alternative to white. Because it provides high contrast with black text, it maintains excellent readability for body copy. Pair this tint with other shades of pink to create a soft, balanced palette.
Questions about #9ed8e3
What is #9ed8e3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ed8e3 is rgb(158, 216, 227), in HSL hsl(190, 55%, 75%) and in CMYK 30%, 5%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #9ed8e3?
#9ed8e3 pairs beautifully with warm, muted earth tones to balance its natural coolness. Try combining it with terracotta for a modern contrast or use deep charcoal text to ground the design while maintaining high readability for your users.
Is #9ed8e3 readable on white or black?
#9ed8e3 has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.38:1 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.