#99BDD3 Hex Color
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#99bdd3 is a dusty pastel blue with a soft gray undertone. Its very low saturation keeps it gentle, which makes it a solid background base for healthcare, finance, or spring layouts. Dark text reads clearly on it at about 10.6:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with navy or charcoal for depth, since it can wash out next to plain white.
Questions about #99bdd3
What is #99bdd3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99bdd3 is rgb(153, 189, 211), in HSL hsl(203, 40%, 71%) and in CMYK 27%, 10%, 0%, 17%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #99bdd3?
#99bdd3 pairs well with deep navy and charcoal for a steady, professional feel. For contrast, warm accents like terracotta or muted coral cut through its cool softness without clashing.
Is #99bdd3 readable on white or black?
#99bdd3 has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.57:1 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.