#A9D1CC Hex Color

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#a9d1cc is a pale, highly desaturated teal with soft green undertones and a lightly ashy finish. Its high lightness creates an airy, clean feel, making it useful as a supporting background for wellness, healthcare, and spring designs. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for readable contrast. The hex code for this color is #a9d1cc, with black text achieving about 12.7:1 contrast.

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What is #a9d1cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #a9d1cc is rgb(169, 209, 204), in HSL hsl(173, 30%, 74%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 2%, 18%.

What colors pair well with #a9d1cc?

#a9d1cc pairs well with charcoal and deep navy, whose dark values create strong readable contrast while preserving its calm teal character; warm neutrals such as beige can soften the palette for wellness, healthcare, and spring-inspired layouts.

Is #a9d1cc readable on white or black?

#a9d1cc has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.67:1 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.

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