#9CDAD3

#9CDAD3

Color Values

HEX

#9CDAD3

RGB

156, 218, 211

HSL

173.2, 45.6%, 73.3%

HSV

173.2, 28.4%, 85.5%

CMYK

28.4%, 0.0%, 3.2%, 14.5%

OKLCH

0.8444 0.0638 187.3

Properties

Color Psychology

Light cyans and sky blues are among the most universally calming colors, evoking clear skies and fresh air. They inspire openness, mental clarity, and a sense of freedom. These tones are psychologically associated with truthfulness and uncomplicated communication.

Design Usage

Soft cyan makes an excellent background for info alerts, tooltips, and educational content sections. It creates a sense of spaciousness in dashboard layouts without the sterility of pure white. Pair it with deep blue or navy text for a professional, high-contrast information hierarchy.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #9CDAD3;
color: #9CDAD3;
border-color: #9CDAD3;
Nearest Tailwind: Cyan 200 #A5F3FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.57:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

13.38:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9CDAD3?

RGB(156, 218, 211) · HSL(173.2, 45.6%, 73.3%) · CMYK(28.4%, 0.0%, 3.2%, 14.5%)

Does #9CDAD3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.57:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9CDAD3?

Use 000000 text on a #9CDAD3 background; contrast on black is 13.38:1.