#99C6DB Hex Color
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#99c6db is a light, dusty cyan-blue with a cool gray cast and very low saturation. Its soft, airy character suits spacious backgrounds, spring palettes, healthcare interfaces, and dependable technology branding. Use it as a dominant base with navy or charcoal for clear contrast; black text reads clearly on it, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #99c6db.
Questions about #99c6db
What is #99c6db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99c6db is rgb(153, 198, 219), in HSL hsl(199, 48%, 73%) and in CMYK 30%, 10%, 0%, 14%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #99c6db?
#99c6db pairs well with navy or charcoal for grounded contrast, while muted coral or warm sand can add measured energy without overwhelming its pale, gray-leaning surface with generous whitespace. Use navy for headings and charcoal for softer body copy.
Does #99c6db read warm or cool?
#99c6db reads cool because its pale cyan-blue hue is softened by a gray cast and low saturation across most white and neutral layouts, where it stays light, restrained, and airy. It can look washed out beside pure white, so darker text keeps layouts defined.
Is #99c6db readable on white or black?
#99c6db has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.45:1 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.