#99A5C6 Hex Color
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A muted, ashy pastel blue, #99a5c6 has low saturation and a soft gray undertone. Its gentle, dependable character suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a supporting background with navy or charcoal accents; white text lacks contrast, while black text reads clearly. The hex code for this blue is #99a5c6.
Questions about #99a5c6
What is #99a5c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99a5c6 is rgb(153, 165, 198), in HSL hsl(224, 28%, 69%) and in CMYK 23%, 17%, 0%, 22%.
Which colors pair well with #99a5c6?
Navy and charcoal create strong, dependable pairings with #99a5c6, while muted mauve or soft sage can add warmth without overwhelming its low-saturation base. Use the blue as a background or secondary surface, then reserve darker accents for emphasis.
Is #99a5c6 warm or cool?
#99a5c6 is a cool, muted blue with a noticeable gray undertone, so it feels calm and restrained rather than bright or icy. Its softened saturation makes it suitable for professional interfaces, healthcare visuals, and quiet seasonal designs.
Does black or white text work better on #99a5c6?
Black text provides strong contrast on #99a5c6, while white text is usually too low-contrast for normal body copy. Check the exact font size and weight in your contrast tool, especially for buttons, labels, and other essential text.
Is #99a5c6 readable on white or black?
#99a5c6 has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.55:1 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.