#C9E9E6 Hex Color
Airy teal with a softened finish
#c9e9e6 is a pale, muted teal with a cool cyan cast and a softly gray, bleached finish. Its lightness creates an airy, clean mood suited to healthcare, wellness, and open UI backgrounds, while charcoal text provides strong readability. Use the hex code #c9e9e6 as a dominant base with navy or warm coral accents.
Questions about #c9e9e6
What is #c9e9e6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9e9e6 is rgb(201, 233, 230), in HSL hsl(174, 42%, 85%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 1%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #c9e9e6?
Does #c9e9e6 read as a warm or cool color?
#c9e9e6 reads as a cool color because its pale teal base carries a cyan cast, while its gray, bleached finish softens the effect and keeps it calm rather than vivid.
Is #c9e9e6 readable on white or black?
#c9e9e6 has a 1.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.28:1 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.