#ABE9D5 Hex Color
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This pale, minty teal is exceptionally light with very low saturation. It works best as an airy background for minimalist interfaces. Since it provides a high contrast ratio of 15.3:1 against black, it remains legible even with small body text. The hex code for this delicate, cool shade is #abe9d5. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep navy to anchor the design.
Questions about #abe9d5
What is #abe9d5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #abe9d5 is rgb(171, 233, 213), in HSL hsl(161, 58%, 79%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 9%, 9%.
What colors pair well with the airy tone of #abe9d5?
Is #abe9d5 readable on white or black?
#abe9d5 has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.34:1 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.