Dead 99
A soft, organic green with pastel warmth
This pale, desaturated green feels fresh and organic. #99dead is a delicate pastel that functions well as a UI background, especially for sustainable branding projects. It offers high contrast with black text, ensuring excellent readability for small body copy. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal gray rather than pure black to soften the overall appearance of your design.
Questions about Dead 99
What is the hex code for Dead 99?
Dead 99 is #99dead. In RGB that is rgb(153, 222, 173), in HSL hsl(137, 51%, 74%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 22%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #99dead?
This pale green works best with deep neutrals like charcoal for text readability or warm, earthy tones like terracotta for a natural, grounded aesthetic. Because the green is quite desaturated, avoid pairing it with overly neon colors that might overpower its subtle, organic character.
Is Dead 99 readable on white or black?
Dead 99 has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.40:1 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.