#A7F9ED Hex Color
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#a7f9ed is a luminous, unsaturated teal that leans heavily into a cool, minty clarity. Because it is so bright, it functions best as a large background or a refreshing accent. Black text remains highly legible against this tone, offering a 17.4:1 contrast ratio for excellent accessibility. Pair it with dark charcoal grays instead of pure black for a softer, more modern interface.
Questions about #a7f9ed
What is #a7f9ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7f9ed is rgb(167, 249, 237), in HSL hsl(171, 87%, 82%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 5%, 2%.
What is the best way to use #a7f9ed in UI design?
Use #a7f9ed as a primary background color for clean, modern interfaces, as its luminous tone provides high contrast with black text. For a sophisticated look, pair this minty teal with deep charcoal rather than pure black to create a softer, more professional interface aesthetic.
Which color palettes work best with #a7f9ed?
This cool, unsaturated teal works beautifully in monochromatic schemes when paired with darker, muted blues. For a more energetic palette, try combining it with a warm, earthy terracotta to provide a necessary visual balance against the cool, minty clarity of this specific shade.
Is #a7f9ed readable on white or black?
#a7f9ed has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.41:1 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.