#99EFD4 Hex Color
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Not quite mint, not quite aqua: #99efd4 is a pastel teal with a soft, milky glow. Its low saturation and high lightness keep it calm and cool, which suits wellness branding, baby products, and airy app backgrounds. It can wash out next to pure white, so frame it with charcoal or navy. Black text reads clearly on it, at about 15.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #99efd4
What is #99efd4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99efd4 is rgb(153, 239, 212), in HSL hsl(161, 73%, 77%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 11%, 6%.
What text color should you use on #99efd4?
Black text is the safe choice, reaching about 15.7:1 contrast, far above the 4.5:1 needed for AA body text. White text falls short, so avoid it for anything smaller than large display type.
What colors pair well with #99efd4?
Is #99efd4 readable on white or black?
#99efd4 has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.65:1 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.