#99AEE8 Hex Color
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This pastel blue maintains a cool, unsaturated character that feels professional yet approachable. Because of its light value, #99aee8 works best as a primary UI background or a soft support color for branding. Black text offers excellent readability against this shade, meeting accessibility standards for small body text. Pair it with dark charcoal or slate grays to keep your interface clean and modern.
Questions about #99aee8
What is #99aee8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99aee8 is rgb(153, 174, 232), in HSL hsl(224, 63%, 75%) and in CMYK 34%, 25%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair best with #99aee8?
This shade works effectively with neutral, grounded tones like charcoal or deep slate grays to establish a modern interface. These high-contrast pairings balance the unsaturated nature of the blue, creating a polished look that feels both calm and structured.
Is #99aee8 readable on white or black?
#99aee8 has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.57:1 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.