#99C3C6 Hex Color
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#99c3c6 is an ashy, unsaturated cyan that reads like a dusty pastel. Because of its low chroma, it works best as a soft background tone rather than an accent. This shade provides excellent readability for black text, making it a functional choice for UI design or print materials. Pair it with deep charcoal or warm greys to avoid a washed-out appearance.
Questions about #99c3c6
What is #99c3c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99c3c6 is rgb(153, 195, 198), in HSL hsl(184, 28%, 69%) and in CMYK 23%, 2%, 0%, 22%.
How can I effectively pair #99c3c6 in a color scheme?
Because #99c3c6 is a low-chroma pastel, it works best when anchored by high-contrast neutrals. Pairing it with charcoal or deep slate creates a sophisticated, balanced palette that prevents the design from feeling too washed out or ethereal.
Is #99c3c6 suitable for UI design text?
This shade is generally too light to be used as primary body text on a white background, as it lacks sufficient contrast. It serves much better as a subtle background, a header accent, or a muted border for interface elements.
Is #99c3c6 readable on white or black?
#99c3c6 has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.97:1 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.