#9EDDD1 color
The hex color #9EDDD1 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62% red, 86.7% green and 82% blue (158, 221, 209).
Its hue angle is 169°, with 48% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Menthol Kiss (#A0E2D4), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.72:1).
#9EDDD1 color codes
| HEX | #9EDDD1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(158, 221, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62%, 86.7%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(169, 48%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(169, 29%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 5%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.75, -22.43, -0.53) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.75, 22.43, 181.35) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(51.462, 63.583, 69.87) | |
| Decimal | 10411473 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9EDDD1, 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 #9EDDD1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9EDDD1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.72:1 | 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 #9EDDD1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d7d6d1Protanopia
no red cones#cccdd2Deuteranopia
no green cones#8bdfd9Tritanopia
no blue cones#d1d1d1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9eddd1; }
.text { color: #9eddd1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9eddd1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(158 221 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9eddd1, #9ecadd); }
Similar colors
#a0e2d4Menthol Kiss#a0e5d9Sea Glass Teal#99ddccTropical Freeze#96dfceBeach Glass#a5d8cdWhirlpool#8edaccBambino#afe3d6Ice Cube#87dcceTantalising Teal
Closest common color name: Pale Turquoise.
Questions
- What color is #9EDDD1?
- #9EDDD1 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Menthol Kiss. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9EDDD1?
- The RGB value is 158, 221, 209: 158 red, 221 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9EDDD1?
- The complementary color is #DD9EAA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9EDDD1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.72:1 and white text 1.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.