#99EFBE Hex Color
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Pastel green with a soft mint glow, #99efbe is light and gently unsaturated, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than the star. Pair it with charcoal or navy for contrast, or use it as a calm background in spring, wellness, and eco branding. Black text on this hex code reads clearly, passing WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #99efbe
What is #99efbe in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99efbe is rgb(153, 239, 190), in HSL hsl(146, 73%, 77%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 21%, 6%.
What text color works best on #99efbe?
Black text on #99efbe reads clearly at about 15.4:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1. White text falls short, so keep type dark on this shade.
Which colors pair well with #99efbe?
Charcoal and deep navy give #99efbe the contrast it lacks on its own. It also softens nicely beside warm terracotta for an organic, earthy palette.
Which colors pair well with #99efbe?
Charcoal and deep navy give #99efbe the contrast it lacks on its own. It also softens nicely beside warm terracotta for an organic, earthy palette.
What text color works best on #99efbe?
Black text on #99efbe reads clearly at about 15.4:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1. White text falls short, so keep type dark on this shade.
Is #99efbe readable on white or black?
#99efbe has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.44:1 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.