#9FF9F0 Hex Color
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This luminous, unsaturated teal sits on the lighter end of the spectrum, offering a crisp and refreshing quality. Because #9ff9f0 is extremely light, it can appear washed out against white backgrounds, making it most effective as a supporting accent or a soft UI interface element. Pair it with deep charcoal text to maintain strong readability and high contrast for your digital designs. The hex code for this color is #9ff9f0.
Questions about #9ff9f0
What is #9ff9f0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ff9f0 is rgb(159, 249, 240), in HSL hsl(174, 88%, 80%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 4%, 2%.
How can I use #9ff9f0 effectively in interface design?
Since #9ff9f0 is a high-key, luminous tint, it often lacks sufficient contrast against white backgrounds for standard text. Use it sparingly as a highlight or soft container background, and pair it with charcoal or deep slate text to ensure your content remains readable and accessible.
Is #9ff9f0 readable on white or black?
#9ff9f0 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.28:1 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.