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#9ADFDE color code is #9ADFDE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #9adfde.

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#9ADFDE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #9ADFDE is 0.6492. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.50:1 against white and 13.98:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#9ADFDE on white1.50:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#9ADFDE on black13.98:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #9ADFDE1.50:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #9ADFDE13.98:1AAA

#9ADFDE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #9ADFDE?+
The hex code for #9ADFDE is #9ADFDE. In RGB it's rgb(154, 223, 222), and in HSL it's hsl(179, 52%, 74%).
What is the RGB value of #9ADFDE?+
#9ADFDE in RGB is (154, 223, 222). Written in CSS: rgb(154, 223, 222).
What is the CMYK value of #9ADFDE?+
#9ADFDE converts to CMYK(31%, 0%, 0%, 13%) for print. Hex equivalent is #9ADFDE.
Is #9adfde a warm or cool color?+
#9ADFDE (#9ADFDE) is a transitional cyan — its hue sits at 179° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #9adfde belong to?+
#9ADFDE belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 179°, 52%, 74% — a transitional tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #9adfde accessible for body text on a white background?+
#9ADFDE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.5:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #9adfde?+
The nearest Pantone match for #9ADFDE (#9ADFDE) is 4512 C Shallow Water, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #9ADFDE in design

Practical guidance for using #9adfde (#9ADFDE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#9ADFDE (#9ADFDE) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #9ADFDE (#9ADFDE) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if cyan runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#9ADFDE flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#9ADFDE works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.