#99BDE8 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue leans cool and provides a reliable background for minimalist UI designs. Because it is light and low in chroma, it works well as a grounding element for healthcare or corporate projects. The hex code #99bde8 supports dark text with excellent readability. Pair it with soft charcoals or deep navy tones to prevent the overall design from feeling washed out.
Questions about #99bde8
What is #99bde8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99bde8 is rgb(153, 189, 232), in HSL hsl(213, 63%, 75%) and in CMYK 34%, 19%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #99bde8?
Use deep, neutral tones to keep the design grounded. Dark charcoal or navy text creates a high-contrast, professional look that prevents this light blue from feeling washed out on screen, ensuring excellent readability for text-heavy corporate or healthcare applications.
Is #99bde8 readable on white or black?
#99bde8 has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.79:1 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.