#A9FCDF Hex Color
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This luminous, unsaturated teal sits on the border of mint and seafoam green. It has a high lightness value that makes it feel expansive and clear. Because it is so bright, use #a9fcdf sparingly as an accent rather than a full page background to avoid eye strain. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal text, which offers excellent readability and a modern, high-contrast look.
Questions about #a9fcdf
What is #a9fcdf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9fcdf is rgb(169, 252, 223), in HSL hsl(159, 93%, 83%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 12%, 1%.
How can I use #a9fcdf effectively in web design?
#a9fcdf is an extremely bright, luminous shade that serves best as a purposeful accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with dark, high-contrast text like charcoal, which grounds the lightness and ensures readability.
Is #a9fcdf considered a warm or cool color?
This color sits on the cool side of the spectrum, sitting right on the border of mint and seafoam green. Its high lightness and saturation give it a crisp, clinical feeling that makes it perfect for clean, modern interface designs.
Is #a9fcdf readable on white or black?
#a9fcdf has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.67:1 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.