#C9F4E1 Hex Color
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A whisper of light teal, #c9f4e1 feels clinical and airy due to its extremely low saturation. It works best as a breathable background color for wellness or tech interfaces where clarity is the goal. Because it is so pale, black text provides excellent readability against it. Avoid using it for large typography, as the color can appear washed out and lack definition.
Questions about #c9f4e1
What is #c9f4e1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9f4e1 is rgb(201, 244, 225), in HSL hsl(153, 66%, 87%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 8%, 4%.
What design style suits the color #c9f4e1 best?
This shade is ideal for clinical or minimalist design systems where clarity is the primary goal. Use #c9f4e1 in large, open spaces to create a sense of breathing room, keeping the font sizes small to avoid the color looking too washed out.
Is #c9f4e1 readable on white or black?
#c9f4e1 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.51:1 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.