#9FEAE7 Hex Color
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#9feae7 is a pale, cool cyan with a soft green undertone and moderately high lightness. Its clean, airy character suits spring themes, children’s products, technology interfaces, and open backgrounds. Use the hex code #9feae7 as a dominant base with navy or charcoal accents. Black text reaches about 15.4:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #9feae7
What is #9feae7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9feae7 is rgb(159, 234, 231), in HSL hsl(178, 64%, 77%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 1%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #9feae7?
For grounded contrast, pair #9feae7 with navy or charcoal; soft pinks, lavender, and related aqua tones keep the palette light and playful, while warm sand or cream can add balance without overpowering its cool cyan character.
Does #9feae7 read as warm or cool?
#9feae7 reads as a cool color because its cyan base carries a soft green undertone, creating an airy, fresh mood that can feel calm, youthful, and clean in digital interfaces or spacious layouts.
Is #9feae7 readable on white or black?
#9feae7 has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.39:1 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.