#299FC1 Hex Color

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#299fc1 is a cool, moderately muted cyan with a clear blue-green undertone and mid-tone value. Its refreshing, open mood suits communication, technology, aerospace, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting color beside warm coral or deep navy rather than as a full-page background. Black text remains highly legible, with about a 6.8:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #299fc1.

Questions about #299fc1

What is #299fc1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #299fc1 is rgb(41, 159, 193), in HSL hsl(193, 65%, 46%) and in CMYK 79%, 18%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #299fc1?
#299fc1 pairs well with warm coral for contrast and deep navy for a steadier, more professional palette, while white or black keep layouts clean, readable, and balanced in most interfaces. Use cyan as an accent rather than a full-page background.
Is #299fc1 readable on white or black?
#299fc1 has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.82:1 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.