#9EC9C1

#9EC9C1

Color Values

HEX

#9EC9C1

RGB

158, 201, 193

HSL

168.8, 28.5%, 70.4%

HSV

168.8, 21.4%, 78.8%

CMYK

21.4%, 0.0%, 4.0%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.8028 0.0468 182.5

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: #9EC9C1;
color: #9EC9C1;
border-color: #9EC9C1;
Nearest Tailwind: Neutral 300 #D4D4D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.81:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

11.58:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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