#9FEDD7 Hex Color

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Light and softly saturated, #9fedd7 is a cool teal with green undertones and a clean, airy finish. The hex code #9fedd7 works well as a dominant background for wellness, healthcare, spring, and minimalist interfaces. It can look washed out beside white, so pair it with charcoal or deep navy. Black text reaches about 15.6:1 contrast, making it suitable for small body copy.

Questions about #9fedd7

What is #9fedd7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9fedd7 is rgb(159, 237, 215), in HSL hsl(163, 68%, 78%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 9%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #9fedd7?
#9fedd7 pairs well with charcoal or deep navy for readable contrast, while muted sage, soft peach, and warm beige can build a gentle palette. Use darker accents for text because this pale teal can look washed out beside white.
Is #9fedd7 warm or cool?
#9fedd7 reads as a cool teal because its green-blue balance gives it a fresh, clean character, though its high lightness keeps it gentle rather than icy. It works especially well in wellness, healthcare, spring, and minimalist interfaces.
Is #9fedd7 readable on white or black?
#9fedd7 has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.56:1 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.