COLOR
#9DB8B6
≈ Cool
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On white
Aa
2.11:1
Fails AA
On black
Aa
8.30:1
Passes AAA
Best text on this color
Aa#1C1916(8.30:1)
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Normal vision#9DB8B6
Protanopia#B5B5B6
Deuteranopia#AFB1B6
Tritanopia#96BAB7
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Colors that go with Cool
Cool sits in the teal family. Pair it with coral, warm sand or a soft blush to warm up its coolness, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.
Cool — meaning & where to use it
Cool is a bright teal — it reads as cool, clean and modern. It's a natural fit for tech, healthcare and coastal, spa-like brands. To keep it balanced, pair it with coral, warm sand or a soft blush to warm up its coolness.
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