#0999C1 Hex Color

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#0999c1 is a cool, mid-tone cyan that sits between vibrant and muted. It functions best as a supporting accent in technology branding or UI elements. Black text offers excellent readability against this color with a 6.3:1 contrast ratio. If you need to tone down the saturation, referencing what colors make gray provides useful mixing insight. The hex code for this color is #0999c1.

Questions about #0999c1

What is #0999c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0999c1 is rgb(9, 153, 193), in HSL hsl(193, 91%, 40%) and in CMYK 95%, 21%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair best with #0999c1 for UI design?
#0999c1 looks sharp when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep slate, which make the cyan pop without clashing. If you need a secondary accent, a soft coral offers a complementary warmth that balances the coolness of this cyan.
Is #0999c1 readable on white or black?
#0999c1 has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.33:1 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.