What color is #9DD2B1?

#9DD2B1 is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(157, 210, 177), and in HSL hsl(143, 37%, 72%).

Is #9DD2B1 accessible as text?

On white, #9DD2B1 has a contrast ratio of 1.71:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.29:1 (passes). For text placed on #9DD2B1, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9DD2B1?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-300 (#5EE9B5).

What colors go well with #9DD2B1?

#9DD2B1 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #D29DBE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9DD2B1 below.

Is #9DD2B1 good for buttons?

#9DD2B1 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #9DD2B1 — white text only reaches 1.71:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9DD2B1 the same as CSS mediumaquamarine?

No — #9DD2B1 is not the CSS named color mediumaquamarine, but mediumaquamarine (#66CDAA) is the closest CSS named color.

#9DD2B1 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9DD2B1

Not just a swatch — here's how #9DD2B1 works with other colors. Named schemes with #9DD2B1 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #9DD2B1 Secondary #4A6C3D Accent #AC6C00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Celadon leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #9DD2B1 Secondary #ADB4B7 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7895A3 Anchor #2D3236

Celadon keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #9DD2B1 Surface #EEEADC Highlight #F5F1E7 Secondary #B6B09F Ink #2A2723

Celadon sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #9DD2B1 Surface #DCD1A8 Secondary #A97F4D Accent #8A9B75 Anchor #3C2D1E

Celadon holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #9DD2B1 Secondary #E4F7EA Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Celadon is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Celadon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #9DD2B1 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 44/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 71/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 18/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 72/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 40/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 20/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 61/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #9DD2B1

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People also use #9DD2B1 with

Celadon Light Blue Lilac Platinum Hunter Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 10.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDF5F0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #9DD2C3 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #9DD2B1 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9DD2B1;
  --color-base-rgb: 157 210 177;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.8% 0.072 157.1);
  --color-50: #F4FAF7;
  --color-100: #E3F3E9;
  --color-200: #C7E5D3;
  --color-300: #A0CFB2;
  --color-400: #7AB892;
  --color-500: #5A9B73;
  --color-600: #4A785C;
  --color-700: #385644;
  --color-800: #28392E;
  --color-900: #1A241D;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  celadon: {
    50: '#F4FAF7',
    100: '#E3F3E9',
    200: '#C7E5D3',
    300: '#A0CFB2',
    400: '#7AB892',
    500: '#5A9B73',
    600: '#4A785C',
    700: '#385644',
    800: '#28392E',
    900: '#1A241D',
  },
}

$base: #9DD2B1;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F4FAF7;
$base-100: #E3F3E9;
$base-200: #C7E5D3;
$base-300: #A0CFB2;
$base-400: #7AB892;
$base-500: #5A9B73;
$base-600: #4A785C;
$base-700: #385644;
$base-800: #28392E;
$base-900: #1A241D;
$base-hover: #6BBB8A;
$base-subtle: #E4F0E8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9DD2B1",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F4FAF7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E3F3E9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C7E5D3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#A0CFB2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#7AB892",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#5A9B73",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#4A785C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#385644",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#28392E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1A241D",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9DD2B1

Color Lab

Pairs with #9DD2B1

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