#99B0B5 Hex Color
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More gray than blue, this dusty sky blue carries the hex code #99b0b5. Its muted, ashy finish suits large UI backgrounds where brighter cyans would shout. Pair it with terracotta or warm wood tones to balance the cool cast. Black text reads clearly on top, with contrast near 9.2:1.
Questions about #99b0b5
What is #99b0b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99b0b5 is rgb(153, 176, 181), in HSL hsl(191, 16%, 65%) and in CMYK 15%, 3%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #99b0b5?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and rust balance its cool gray cast. For a tighter palette, pair it with deep navy or charcoal and a cream highlight.
Is #99b0b5 readable on white or black?
#99b0b5 has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.23:1 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.