#0099D7 Hex Color
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#0099d7 is a cool, medium-light blue with a cyan undertone and moderate saturation. Its steady, controlled character suits security, finance, healthcare, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting color beside navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #0099d7 provides about 6.5:1 contrast with black, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #0099d7
What is #0099d7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0099d7 is rgb(0, 153, 215), in HSL hsl(197, 100%, 42%) and in CMYK 100%, 29%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #0099d7?
Does #0099d7 look warm or cool?
#0099d7 reads as cool because its blue base shifts toward cyan rather than yellow; moderate saturation keeps its mood clear and controlled, making it suitable for digital products, healthcare accents, and financial interfaces.
Is #0099d7 readable on white or black?
#0099d7 has a 3.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.53:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.