#66CC99 Hex Color
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Fresh and moderately light, #66cc99 is a soft pastel green with a clean blue undertone and lively saturation. Its gentle brightness suggests peace, safety, and youthful energy without feeling childish. Use it as a supporting tone for organic brands, spring layouts, pharmacy interfaces, or finance dashboards. The hex code #66cc99 supports clear black text for accessible body copy.
Questions about #66cc99
What is #66cc99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #66cc99 is rgb(102, 204, 153), in HSL hsl(150, 50%, 60%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 25%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #66cc99?
Does #66cc99 read as a warm or cool green?
#66cc99 reads as a cool green because its blue component is stronger than its red component, tempering the yellow warmth found in many greens. Its moderate lightness and lively saturation keep it fresh and approachable rather than icy.
Where does #66cc99 work well in a design?
#66cc99 works well as a supporting tone for organic brands, spring layouts, pharmacy interfaces, and finance dashboards because its gentle brightness suggests peace, safety, and youthful energy without becoming childish.
Is #66cc99 readable on white or black?
#66cc99 has a 1.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.66:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.