#9EDDF7 Hex Color
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Not a saturated cyan, #9eddf7 is a pale, airy blue that reads gentle rather than bold. Its low saturation and high lightness make it a solid pick for backgrounds in kids’ products, spring themes, and app UIs. The hex code can wash out next to white, so pair it with navy or coral and lean on black text, which hits about 14.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #9eddf7
What is #9eddf7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9eddf7 is rgb(158, 221, 247), in HSL hsl(198, 85%, 79%) and in CMYK 36%, 11%, 0%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #9eddf7?
Navy and coral both flatter #9eddf7. Navy grounds its lightness, while coral adds the warmth this cool pastel lacks. For text, stick with black, which reaches about 14.1:1 contrast.
Is #9eddf7 readable on white or black?
#9eddf7 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.13:1 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.