#9FC2B3 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated teal leans toward a muted sage. The hex code #9fc2b3 offers a soft, light-toned quality that functions best as a calming background color in UI design. Because it holds strong contrast with black text, it remains highly readable. Pair this shade with deep charcoal or warm slate grays to ground its airy, pastel nature in more professional, sophisticated palettes.
Questions about #9fc2b3
What is #9fc2b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9fc2b3 is rgb(159, 194, 179), in HSL hsl(154, 22%, 69%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 8%, 24%.
What color pairs well with #9fc2b3 for UI design?
Use #9fc2b3 alongside deep charcoal or warm slate grays to ground its airy, pastel nature. These darker tones provide the necessary contrast to maintain readability, ensuring the text stands out while keeping the overall interface soft and professional.
Is #9fc2b3 readable on white or black?
#9fc2b3 has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.84:1 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.