#9EDCD0 Hex Color
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Skip the tropical teal cliché: the hex code #9edcd0 is a grayed, pastel teal that stays soft at any size. Its low saturation makes it a strong dominant background for wellness, healthcare, or spring layouts, though fine details wash out on top. It flatters deep navy and charcoal, and black text reaches about 13.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #9edcd0
What is #9edcd0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9edcd0 is rgb(158, 220, 208), in HSL hsl(168, 47%, 74%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 5%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #9edcd0?
Deep navy makes #9edcd0 read cleaner and cooler, while muted terracotta adds a warm counterpoint. Both work in a 60/30/10 layout with #9edcd0 as the dominant base.
Is #9edcd0 readable on white or black?
#9edcd0 has a 1.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.60:1 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.