#99D7E5 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated cyan feels light and airy without appearing overly bright. Because of its low chroma, #99d7e5 acts as an excellent neutral backdrop for tech-focused interfaces or minimalist UI. It provides high contrast with black text for readability. Pair this cool, delicate shade with warm terracotta or dark charcoal to ground its fragility and prevent it from appearing washed out on white backgrounds.
Questions about #99d7e5
What is #99d7e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99d7e5 is rgb(153, 215, 229), in HSL hsl(191, 59%, 75%) and in CMYK 33%, 6%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair best with #99d7e5 to avoid a washed-out look?
This color thrives when anchored by darker, warmer elements that ground its airy nature. Use deep charcoal for text to ensure high readability or introduce terracotta to provide a warm, organic contrast that balances the cool, delicate tone of the cyan.
Is #99d7e5 readable on white or black?
#99d7e5 has a 1.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.20:1 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.