#A9F9F3 Hex Color
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Pale cyan with a faint green undertone, this shade reads soft and airy because its saturation sits low. Black text hits about 17.5:1 contrast on #a9f9f3, so the hex code holds up behind small body text. It pairs well with slate gray or coral and shines as a calm background for wellness and children’s design.
Questions about #a9f9f3
What is #a9f9f3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9f9f3 is rgb(169, 249, 243), in HSL hsl(176, 87%, 82%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 2%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #a9f9f3?
Coral brings out its warmth, while slate gray and navy keep it grounded. For a bolder palette, add terracotta accents against #a9f9f3 backgrounds.
Is #a9f9f3 readable on white or black?
#a9f9f3 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.53:1 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.