#A9F1D0 Hex Color
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This pastel teal carries a high lightness and moderate saturation, creating a crisp, refreshing quality. As a cool, airy tone, #a9f1d0 works best as a supporting accent rather than a primary background to avoid washing out other UI elements. Pair it with deep charcoal or warm slate gray for strong legibility. The hex code for this minty shade is #a9f1d0.
Questions about #a9f1d0
What is #a9f1d0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9f1d0 is rgb(169, 241, 208), in HSL hsl(153, 72%, 80%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 14%, 5%.
How can I effectively pair #a9f1d0 in web design?
Because #a9f1d0 is a light and vibrant tint, it works best as a secondary accent rather than a background color to maintain screen legibility. Pair it with high-contrast elements like charcoal or slate grays to anchor the airy aesthetic.
Is #a9f1d0 considered a warm or cool color?
#a9f1d0 reads as a decidedly cool tone due to its high blue and green saturation levels. It lacks the yellow undertones that would typically pull a mint shade toward a warmer or more acidic appearance.
Is #a9f1d0 readable on white or black?
#a9f1d0 has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.17:1 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.