#A2F9F1 Hex Color
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Reminiscent of seafoam or frosted glass, this pale teal leans cool and airy thanks to its high lightness and low saturation. It shines as a soft background for wellness or healthcare layouts, where black text stays readable at roughly 17.4:1 contrast. Like many pastel colors, it can wash out next to pure white, so anchor it with deeper accents. The hex code is #a2f9f1.
Questions about #a2f9f1
What is #a2f9f1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2f9f1 is rgb(162, 249, 241), in HSL hsl(174, 88%, 81%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 3%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #a2f9f1?
Pair #a2f9f1 with deep navy or charcoal for contrast, or with warm coral and terracotta accents for balance. Its low saturation means darker anchors keep it from looking washed out.
Is #a2f9f1 readable on white or black?
#a2f9f1 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.35:1 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.