#9999D3
A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Cornflowerblue.
About #9999D3
Visually, #9999D3 is defined as a moderate blue. Its closest recognized web color is Cornflowerblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(153, 153, 211).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 27% C, 27% M, 0% Y, and 17% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#9999D3
RGB153, 153, 211
HSL240.0°, 39.7%, 71.4%
CMYK27%, 27%, 0%, 17%
HSV240.0°, 27.5%, 82.7%
LAB65.2, 12.9, -29.6
XYZ36.3, 34.3, 66.3
Decimal10066387
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.67:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.85:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.56:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.67:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #9999D3;
}
.text-color {
color: #9999D3;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #9999D3;
}