#99CCDD Hex Color
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#99ccdd is a desaturated, dusty cyan with a cool, airy presence. As a hex code, this pastel tone works best as a clean background for UI layouts or minimalist branding. Black text offers excellent readability against this shade, boasting a 12.0:1 contrast ratio. Use it with dark slate grays to ground the color, or pair it with deeper pink tones for a playful, high-contrast effect.
Questions about #99ccdd
What is #99ccdd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99ccdd is rgb(153, 204, 221), in HSL hsl(195, 50%, 73%) and in CMYK 31%, 8%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair best with #99ccdd?
Use #99ccdd with charcoal or deep slate grays to ground its airy presence, or try soft pink to create a gentle, playful contrast. Because this shade is desaturated, it avoids overwhelming the viewer when paired with neutral, earth-toned palettes.
Is #99ccdd readable on white or black?
#99ccdd has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.03:1 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.