#ABFCF1 Hex Color
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This luminous, unsaturated teal reads as a cold and refreshing tint. Because it is highly pale, it functions best as a UI accent rather than a primary background color, where it can easily appear washed out. Pair it with charcoal gray text for a clean, accessible look. The hex code for this cool tone is #abfcf1.
Questions about #abfcf1
What is #abfcf1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #abfcf1 is rgb(171, 252, 241), in HSL hsl(172, 93%, 83%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 4%, 1%.
Why does #abfcf1 appear washed out as a background color?
Because #abfcf1 is an extremely high-value, unsaturated teal, it lacks the depth required to ground large design elements effectively. It performs significantly better as a subtle accent, button color, or border that draws the eye without overwhelming the overall layout.
Is #abfcf1 readable on white or black?
#abfcf1 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.