#99FCB5 Hex Color
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This bright, high-saturation green feels energetic and crisp. Because of its extreme lightness, black text hits a 16.9:1 contrast ratio against it, making it an excellent choice for accessible UI elements. Use this color as a bold accent for buttons or sustainable branding rather than a dominant page background. The hex code for this striking shade is #99fcb5.
Questions about #99fcb5
What is #99fcb5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99fcb5 is rgb(153, 252, 181), in HSL hsl(137, 94%, 79%) and in CMYK 39%, 0%, 28%, 1%.
Is #99fcb5 a good choice for text?
Black text provides excellent readability against #99fcb5 because of its extreme lightness. The color offers a 16.9:1 contrast ratio, making it a safe, accessible choice for UI elements that require high visibility against white or dark backgrounds.
How should #99fcb5 be used in design?
Use #99fcb5 as a sharp, bold accent color rather than a dominant background tone. It works best for call-to-action buttons or sustainable branding where its energetic, high-saturation quality can stand out without overpowering the entire layout.
Is #99fcb5 readable on white or black?
#99fcb5 has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.94:1 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.