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

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#9EFAEC Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #9EFAEC is 0.8170. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.21:1 against white and 17.34:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#9EFAEC on white1.21:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#9EFAEC on black17.34:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #9EFAEC1.21:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #9EFAEC17.34:1AAA

#9EFAEC — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #9EFAEC?+
The hex code for #9EFAEC is #9EFAEC. In RGB it's rgb(158, 250, 236), and in HSL it's hsl(171, 90%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #9EFAEC?+
#9EFAEC in RGB is (158, 250, 236). Written in CSS: rgb(158, 250, 236).
What is the CMYK value of #9EFAEC?+
#9EFAEC converts to CMYK(37%, 0%, 6%, 2%) for print. Hex equivalent is #9EFAEC.
Is #9efaec a warm or cool color?+
#9EFAEC (#9EFAEC) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 171° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #9efaec belong to?+
#9EFAEC belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 171°, 90%, 80% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #9efaec accessible for body text on a white background?+
#9EFAEC on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.21:1 — 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 #9efaec?+
The nearest Pantone match for #9EFAEC (#9EFAEC) is 351 C Pantone 351 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #9EFAEC in design

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

Web & UI design

#9EFAEC (#9EFAEC) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 17.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #9EFAEC (#9EFAEC) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. 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

#9EFAEC 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

#9EFAEC 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.