#9EE0E3 Hex Color
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#9ee0e3 is a delicate, airy cyan with high lightness and low saturation. Because it is so pale, this shade often washes out when placed directly next to pure white. It functions best as a soft background or a supporting accent for darker, grounded tones. Black text provides excellent contrast against this hex code, making it a reliable choice for readable UI layouts.
Questions about #9ee0e3
What is #9ee0e3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ee0e3 is rgb(158, 224, 227), in HSL hsl(183, 55%, 75%) and in CMYK 30%, 1%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #9ee0e3?
Does #9ee0e3 work for text on white backgrounds?
#9ee0e3 is far too light and pale to be used for readable text on a pure white background. It lacks sufficient contrast against white, often washing out completely. Always use this color for large background areas or supporting UI elements rather than small, fine text.
Is #9ee0e3 readable on white or black?
#9ee0e3 has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.22:1 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.