#99FFCA Hex Color
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#99ffca is a luminous pastel green with a fresh mint cast and high lightness. Its clear saturation suggests peace, safety, and youthful energy without feeling loud. Use it as a background for spring, wellness, sustainability, pharmacy, or organic branding, paired with charcoal or deep navy. Black text remains highly readable, with about 17.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #99ffca.
Questions about #99ffca
What is #99ffca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99ffca is rgb(153, 255, 202), in HSL hsl(149, 100%, 80%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 21%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #99ffca?
#99ffca pairs well with charcoal and navy, which ground its pale mint appearance; terracotta adds a warm accent, while sage creates a softer, nature-focused palette for branding, interfaces, and editorial layouts.
Is #99ffca a warm or cool color?
#99ffca reads as a cool, light green because its hue leans toward mint rather than yellow; high lightness keeps it airy, while its clear saturation gives it a clean, lively appearance without looking neon.
Is #99ffca readable on white or black?
#99ffca has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.51:1 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.