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#9FE3F9 color code is #9FE3F9. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #9fe3f9.

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#9FE3F9 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #9FE3F9 is 0.6915. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.42:1 against white and 14.83:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#9FE3F9 on white1.42:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#9FE3F9 on black14.83:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #9FE3F91.42:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #9FE3F914.83:1AAA

#9FE3F9 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #9FE3F9?+
The hex code for #9FE3F9 is #9FE3F9. In RGB it's rgb(159, 227, 249), and in HSL it's hsl(195, 88%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #9FE3F9?+
#9FE3F9 in RGB is (159, 227, 249). Written in CSS: rgb(159, 227, 249).
What is the CMYK value of #9FE3F9?+
#9FE3F9 converts to CMYK(36%, 9%, 0%, 2%) for print. Hex equivalent is #9FE3F9.
Is #9fe3f9 a warm or cool color?+
#9FE3F9 (#9FE3F9) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 195° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #9fe3f9 belong to?+
#9FE3F9 belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 195°, 88%, 80% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #9fe3f9 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#9FE3F9 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.42:1 — 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 #9fe3f9?+
The nearest Pantone match for #9FE3F9 (#9FE3F9) is 310 C Pantone 310 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #9FE3F9 in design

Practical guidance for using #9fe3f9 (#9FE3F9) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#9FE3F9 (#9FE3F9) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #9FE3F9 (#9FE3F9) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. 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

#9FE3F9 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

#9FE3F9 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.