#99A0B6
A light, muted blue closely aligning with Lightslategray.
About #99A0B6
The hex code #99A0B6 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Lightslategray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 153, 160, and 182.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 16% C, 12% M, 0% Y, and 29% K. 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. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#99A0B6
RGB153, 160, 182
HSL225.5°, 16.6%, 65.7%
CMYK16%, 12%, 0%, 29%
HSV225.5°, 15.9%, 71.4%
LAB66.0, 2.1, -12.2
XYZ34.2, 35.3, 49.3
Decimal10068150
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.61:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.06:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.49:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.85:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #99A0B6;
}
.text-color {
color: #99A0B6;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #99A0B6;
}