#99B6E8 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue feels airy and restrained. Because of its muted character, #99b6e8 works best as a large-scale UI background rather than a bold accent. It offers excellent contrast for black text, making it highly readable for interface design. Pair this cool shade with deeper pink tones to balance the temperature and create a modern, sophisticated color palette.
Questions about #99b6e8
What is #99b6e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99b6e8 is rgb(153, 182, 232), in HSL hsl(218, 63%, 75%) and in CMYK 34%, 22%, 0%, 9%.
Does #99b6e8 work well for UI design?
Yes, #99b6e8 provides excellent contrast against white backgrounds, making it a safe and readable choice for interface elements. Ensure your contrast ratios meet accessibility standards when placing text over this blue background to maintain clarity and legibility for all users.
What colors pair best with #99b6e8?
Because this blue is muted and cool, it balances beautifully with deep pink or terracotta tones to add necessary warmth. You can also ground the lightness of #99b6e8 by pairing it alongside charcoal or dark, desaturated neutrals.
Is #99b6e8 readable on white or black?
#99b6e8 has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.21:1 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.