#99D5FF Hex Color
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#99d5ff is a bright, airy pastel blue with a high lightness value. It feels fresh and cool, making it an excellent choice for clean UI backgrounds or baby-themed designs. Because black text maintains a high contrast ratio against this shade, it remains legible for body content. When considering mixing white into your palette, this hex code pairs well with darker charcoals for a balanced look.
Questions about #99d5ff
What is #99d5ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99d5ff is rgb(153, 213, 255), in HSL hsl(205, 100%, 80%) and in CMYK 40%, 16%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #99d5ff in a design scheme?
Is #99d5ff readable on white or black?
#99d5ff has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.31:1 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.