#A9F9D8 Hex Color
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Soft and light, #a9f9d8 is a pastel teal with a cool, minty undertone. Its low saturation keeps things gentle, which suits wellness brands, baby products, and spring layouts. It works best as a large background rather than a small accent, where it can wash out next to white. Black text passes contrast easily on this hex code.
Questions about #a9f9d8
What is #a9f9d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9f9d8 is rgb(169, 249, 216), in HSL hsl(155, 87%, 82%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 13%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #a9f9d8?
#a9f9d8 pairs well with deep slate or charcoal for contrast, and with warm coral or peach accents for a fresh spring feel. Navy also grounds its lightness without dulling the mint tone.
Is #a9f9d8 a good background color?
Yes. Its high lightness makes it a strong background choice, especially for wellness and healthcare layouts. Black text on it reaches about 17.2:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1.
Is #a9f9d8 readable on white or black?
#a9f9d8 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.22:1 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.