#9DD2D3 color
The hex color #9DD2D3 is a light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 61.6% red, 82.4% green and 82.7% blue (157, 210, 211).
Its hue angle is 181°, with 38% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Exotic Escape (#96D9DF), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.59:1).
#9DD2D3 color codes
| HEX | #9DD2D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(157, 210, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(61.6%, 82.4%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(181, 38%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(181, 26%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 0%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.72, -16.77, -6.05) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.72, 17.83, 199.84) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.705, 57.962, 70.237) | |
| Decimal | 10343123 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9DD2D3, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #9DD2D3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9DD2D3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #9DD2D3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cbcdd3Protanopia
no red cones#c0c5d3Deuteranopia
no green cones#8bd6d2Tritanopia
no blue cones#c8c8c8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9dd2d3; }
.text { color: #9dd2d3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9dd2d3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(157 210 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9dd2d3, #9db7d3); }
Similar colors
#96d9dfExotic Escape#a7d8deCrystal#99c5c4Pastel Turquoise#8cc6cbCerulean Skies#98c6cbContinental Waters#aad5dbClear Water#aee0e4Opal#a5ced5Wave
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #9DD2D3?
- #9DD2D3 is a light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Exotic Escape. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9DD2D3?
- The RGB value is 157, 210, 211: 157 red, 210 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9DD2D3?
- The complementary color is #D39E9D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9DD2D3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.59:1 and white text 1.67:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.