#99BFF7 Hex Color

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#99bff7 is a pastel blue with a cool, fresh feel. Its low saturation and high lightness keep things soft, so it works best as a background or supporting tone rather than a loud accent. Pair it with deep navy for contrast or warm coral for a spring palette. Black text on #99bff7 hits about 11.1:1 contrast, so small body text stays readable.

Questions about #99bff7

What is #99bff7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99bff7 is rgb(153, 191, 247), in HSL hsl(216, 85%, 78%) and in CMYK 38%, 23%, 0%, 3%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #99bff7?
Deep navy and charcoal ground its softness, while warm coral adds a fresh spring contrast. Cream also works when you want a gentler palette.
Is #99bff7 readable on white or black?
#99bff7 has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.14:1 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.