#99A0CC

A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Lightsteelblue.

About #99A0CC

The precise color #99A0CC is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Lightsteelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(153, 160, 204).

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 25% C, 22% M, 0% Y, and 20% K. The HSL representation is 231.8° hue, 33.3% saturation, and 70.0% lightness.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#99A0CC
RGB153, 160, 204
HSL231.8°, 33.3%, 70.0%
CMYK25%, 22%, 0%, 20%
HSV231.8°, 25.0%, 80.0%
LAB66.7, 7.2, -23.3
XYZ36.6, 36.3, 62.2
Decimal10068172

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.54:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.25:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.43:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.02:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #99A0CC; }
.text-color { color: #99A0CC; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #99A0CC; }

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