#9FCDDD Hex Color
A cool dusty sky in cyan
#9fcddd is an ashy, unsaturated cyan that resembles a cool, dusty sky. Because it is quite light, it performs best as a primary background in minimalist UI designs. Pair it with deep charcoal or black text to maximize readability, as the high contrast ratio ensures excellent accessibility. The hex code for this refreshing and airy shade is #9fcddd.
Questions about #9fcddd
What is #9fcddd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9fcddd is rgb(159, 205, 221), in HSL hsl(195, 48%, 75%) and in CMYK 28%, 7%, 0%, 13%.
Is #9fcddd considered a warm or cool color?
#9fcddd is distinctly cool due to its strong cyan base and muted, ashy undertones. This makes it an ideal choice for digital interfaces where you want to evoke a sense of calm, clarity, and refreshing, open space.
Is #9fcddd readable on white or black?
#9fcddd has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.25:1 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.