#A9FDEA Hex Color
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This luminous pastel teal feels icy and refreshing, offering a clean alternative to standard mint greens. Because it is highly unsaturated, #a9fdea works best as a large-scale background or a subtle UI accent rather than for fine text. It pairs beautifully with charcoal grays for a modern, sophisticated look. The hex code for this shade is #a9fdea, which supports black text for excellent readability.
Questions about #a9fdea
What is #a9fdea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9fdea is rgb(169, 253, 234), in HSL hsl(166, 95%, 83%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 8%, 1%.
Does #a9fdea work well for website text?
#a9fdea is too pale and lacks the necessary contrast to serve as a primary text color against white backgrounds. It is best utilized as a soft UI accent or large-scale background, paired with charcoal or deep navy for readability.
What kind of color temperature does #a9fdea have?
#a9fdea possesses a definitively cool temperature, leaning into icy and minty undertones that evoke a clean, refreshing atmosphere. Its high saturation of white makes it feel airy rather than vibrant, keeping the overall aesthetic calm and modern.
Is #a9fdea readable on white or black?
#a9fdea has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.92:1 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.