#9999C5
A light, muted blue closely aligning with Lightslategray.
About #9999C5
The precise color #9999C5 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Lightslategray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(153, 153, 197).
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. The color uses 22% Cyan, 22% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 23% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#9999C5
RGB153, 153, 197
HSL240.0°, 27.5%, 68.6%
CMYK22%, 22%, 0%, 23%
HSV240.0°, 22.3%, 77.3%
LAB64.6, 9.5, -22.6
XYZ34.6, 33.6, 57.5
Decimal10066373
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.72:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.72:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.60:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.56:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #9999C5;
}
.text-color {
color: #9999C5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #9999C5;
}