#9FF9EA Hex Color
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This luminous, pastel teal brings a bright, cool clarity to UI backgrounds and wellness-focused branding. Because of its high lightness, #9ff9ea pairs effectively with deep charcoals or slate grays to ensure high readability. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, as its saturated, minty character can overwhelm small spaces. The hex code for this refreshing shade is #9ff9ea.
Questions about #9ff9ea
What is #9ff9ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ff9ea is rgb(159, 249, 234), in HSL hsl(170, 88%, 80%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 6%, 2%.
How can I use #9ff9ea effectively in a UI design?
Does #9ff9ea lean warm or cool?
The #9ff9ea hex color is distinctly cool, carrying a strong blue-green undertone that feels refreshing and clinical. This temperature makes it an excellent choice for health, skincare, or wellness branding where a sense of cleanliness and calm is required.
Is #9ff9ea readable on white or black?
#9ff9ea has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.21:1 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.