#99EFD5 Hex Color
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Not mint and not quite aqua, #99efd5 is a pastel teal with a soft, unsaturated glow. Its low saturation reads calm and clean, which makes it a strong background or supporting tone for wellness apps, baby products, and spring layouts. Just keep it away from white text, since black type on this hex code reaches about 15.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #99efd5
What is #99efd5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99efd5 is rgb(153, 239, 213), in HSL hsl(162, 73%, 77%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 11%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #99efd5?
Deep navy or charcoal ground this pale teal nicely, while a warm coral accent keeps it from feeling washed out. Use it as the 60% base and let darker tones carry the structure.
Is #99efd5 readable on white or black?
#99efd5 has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.66:1 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.