#99D5E1 Hex Color
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#99d5e1 is a dusty, unsaturated cyan that reads as light and cool. Because of its high lightness, it functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, as it can wash out against pure white backgrounds. Pair this delicate shade with dark charcoal grays for a clean, modern aesthetic. The hex code for this pastel cyan is #99d5e1.
Questions about #99d5e1
What is #99d5e1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99d5e1 is rgb(153, 213, 225), in HSL hsl(190, 55%, 74%) and in CMYK 32%, 5%, 0%, 12%.
Does #99d5e1 work well as a dominant color?
This shade is very light and high-key, which means it often lacks the contrast needed for text or dominant shapes on white backgrounds. You should treat #99d5e1 as a soft accent color to balance out darker elements like charcoal.
Which color palettes complement #99d5e1 best?
Because of its dusty, unsaturated quality, #99d5e1 pairs best with muted, earthy tones or deep neutrals. It creates a balanced, professional look when combined with slate or other cool-toned grays rather than high-contrast, vibrant colors.
Is #99d5e1 readable on white or black?
#99d5e1 has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.95:1 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.