#9FF9BE Hex Color
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Pastel green with a minty glow. #9ff9be is light but keeps enough saturation to read fresh instead of washed out. Its real strength is as a background: black text hits about 16.8:1 contrast on it, so body copy stays readable. Pair it with charcoal or deep plum for balance. The hex code #9ff9be suits spring themes, eco branding, and soft UI accents.
Questions about #9ff9be
What is #9ff9be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ff9be is rgb(159, 249, 190), in HSL hsl(141, 88%, 80%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 24%, 2%.
What text color works best on #9ff9be?
Black text is the safest choice, with a contrast ratio of about 16.8:1 against #9ff9be. That clears the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 with plenty of room, so small body text stays legible.
What colors pair well with #9ff9be?
Darker, grounded tones flatter this light green best. Try charcoal for text and UI elements, or deep plum for a richer contrast. Next to plain white it can lose definition.
Is #9ff9be readable on white or black?
#9ff9be has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.76:1 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.