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

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#9EFABA Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #9EFABA is 0.7919. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.25:1 against white and 16.84:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#9EFABA on white1.25:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#9EFABA on black16.84:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #9EFABA1.25:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #9EFABA16.84:1AAA

#9EFABA — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #9EFABA?+
The hex code for #9EFABA is #9EFABA. In RGB it's rgb(158, 250, 186), and in HSL it's hsl(138, 90%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #9EFABA?+
#9EFABA in RGB is (158, 250, 186). Written in CSS: rgb(158, 250, 186).
What is the CMYK value of #9EFABA?+
#9EFABA converts to CMYK(37%, 0%, 26%, 2%) for print. Hex equivalent is #9EFABA.
Is #9efaba a warm or cool color?+
#9EFABA (#9EFABA) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 138° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #9efaba belong to?+
#9EFABA belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 138°, 90%, 80% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #9efaba accessible for body text on a white background?+
#9EFABA on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.25:1 — 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 #9efaba?+
The nearest Pantone match for #9EFABA (#9EFABA) is 359 C Pantone 359 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #9EFABA in design

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

Web & UI design

#9EFABA (#9EFABA) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 16.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #9EFABA (#9EFABA) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#9EFABA 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

#9EFABA is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.