#99A0C6 Hex Color
Dusty indigo with a hazy, gentle calm
Not quite periwinkle and not quite gray, this pastel indigo carries a dusty, ashy softness. The hex code #99a0c6 works best as a calm base for spring palettes, baby products, or meditation branding, though it can wash out beside pure white. Black text reads clearly on it at about 8.2:1 contrast, so it holds up as a UI background.
Questions about #99a0c6
What is #99a0c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99a0c6 is rgb(153, 160, 198), in HSL hsl(231, 28%, 69%) and in CMYK 23%, 19%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #99a0c6?
It pairs well with terracotta and deep plum, which bring out its dusty coolness. Warm creams also help it avoid looking flat against white backgrounds.
Is #99a0c6 readable on white or black?
#99a0c6 has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.19:1 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.