#A9E8E5 Hex Color
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This pale, airy cyan reads as a delicate tint, offering a refreshing alternative to standard whites or grays. Because of its high lightness, it works best as a soft background in UI design where readability matters. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy text for a sharp, modern contrast. The hex code is #a9e8e5. When mixing white to lighten your palette, this shade provides a crisp, cooling influence.
Questions about #a9e8e5
What is #a9e8e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9e8e5 is rgb(169, 232, 229), in HSL hsl(177, 58%, 79%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 1%, 9%.
Which colors pair effectively with #a9e8e5 in UI design?
Is #a9e8e5 suitable for text or background elements?
#a9e8e5 works best as a light background or accent color rather than a primary text color. Due to its high lightness and low saturation, text placed on top of this hue requires a significantly darker shade to remain accessible.
Is #a9e8e5 readable on white or black?
#a9e8e5 has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.36:1 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.