#C9FEFF Hex Color
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#c9feff is a luminous, pale cyan with a cold cast and very low visual saturation. Its airy clarity suggests freedom, trust, and refreshing energy, fitting technology, aerospace, children’s products, and productivity interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or navy text, since white can wash it out. The hex code is #c9feff, with black text achieving about 19.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #c9feff
What is #c9feff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9feff is rgb(201, 254, 255), in HSL hsl(181, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #c9feff?
#c9feff pairs well with charcoal, navy, and deep teal because their dark, cool contrast grounds its pale cyan brightness without making the palette feel harsh, especially in interfaces, dashboards, and accessibility-focused layouts. Use these shades for text, borders, or key interface elements.
Is #c9feff readable on white or black?
#c9feff has a 1.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.10:1 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.