#99CBD0 Hex Color
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A powdery, ashy cyan that reads light and airy. #99cbd0 works best as a supporting background tone; it can wash out beside pure white, so anchor it with charcoal or navy. For a softer palette, mix it with pastel pinks (see what colors make pink). Black text on this hex code reaches about 11.8:1 contrast, well past AA.
Questions about #99cbd0
What is #99cbd0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99cbd0 is rgb(153, 203, 208), in HSL hsl(185, 37%, 71%) and in CMYK 26%, 2%, 0%, 18%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #99cbd0?
Charcoal and navy give #99cbd0 the contrast it lacks next to white, while terracotta adds warmth to its cool cast. For a full pastel set, pair it with dusty pinks and muted sage tones.
Is #99cbd0 readable on white or black?
#99cbd0 has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.80:1 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.