#9ED9E1 Hex Color
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Soft and lightly muted, #9ed9e1 is a cool cyan with a dusty pastel finish and a hint of gray. Its airy character suits spring branding, baby products, technology interfaces, and open-space layouts. Use it as a supporting background with navy or charcoal accents; black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #9ed9e1.
Questions about #9ed9e1
What is #9ed9e1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ed9e1 is rgb(158, 217, 225), in HSL hsl(187, 53%, 75%) and in CMYK 30%, 4%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #9ed9e1?
Is #9ed9e1 warm or cool?
#9ed9e1 reads as a cool cyan because its blue-green balance and gray cast keep it away from warm yellow or red undertones, while its pale value reinforces a light, refreshing impression.
Is #9ed9e1 readable on white or black?
#9ed9e1 has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.46:1 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.