#99C7D0 Hex Color
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#99c7d0 is a dusty pastel cyan with a gray undertone, close to the color of sea glass. Its low saturation reads soft and airy, so it works best as a background rather than a bold accent. Black text holds up well on it, passing WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with navy or warm coral to keep the palette from feeling washed out.
Questions about #99c7d0
What is #99c7d0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99c7d0 is rgb(153, 199, 208), in HSL hsl(190, 37%, 71%) and in CMYK 26%, 4%, 0%, 18%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #99c7d0?
Navy deepens it without clashing, while warm coral adds energy. For a softer look, pair it with cream or dusty rose to keep the pastel mood intact.
Is #99c7d0 a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color. The cyan base leans toward blue and green, and the gray undertone keeps it muted rather than crisp.
Is #99c7d0 readable on white or black?
#99c7d0 has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.43:1 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.