#A9F9D7 Hex Color
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This luminous, unsaturated mint works best as a large-scale UI background rather than a text highlight. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal grays to create a clean, modern aesthetic. The hex code for this color is #a9f9d7. Because this tone offers a 17.2:1 contrast ratio with black text, you can safely use standard typography without sacrificing legibility or user accessibility.
Questions about #a9f9d7
What is #a9f9d7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9f9d7 is rgb(169, 249, 215), in HSL hsl(155, 87%, 82%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 14%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #a9f9d7 for a balanced palette?
To create a grounded, modern aesthetic, pair #a9f9d7 with deep charcoal or dark slate tones. This high-contrast combination helps balance the inherent brightness of the mint, preventing the design from feeling washed out while keeping the focus on your typography.
Is #a9f9d7 readable on white or black?
#a9f9d7 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.21:1 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.