#9FCECA Hex Color

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This dusty, unsaturated teal carries a light, airy quality that keeps designs feeling clean and minimal. Because it is quite pale, it works best as a supporting background tone rather than a dominant splash. Pair #9fceca with deep charcoal grays to create a modern, high-contrast look. The hex code #9fceca offers excellent accessibility, as black text remains highly readable against its surface.

Questions about #9fceca

What is #9fceca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9fceca is rgb(159, 206, 202), in HSL hsl(175, 32%, 72%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 2%, 19%.
What colors pair best with #9fceca?
#9fceca works best alongside deep, grounded neutrals to balance its inherent lightness. Pair it with dark charcoal or soft slate to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look that keeps text legible without feeling harsh on the eyes.
Is #9fceca readable on white or black?
#9fceca has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.15:1 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.