#99B6E2
A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Lightsteelblue.
About #99B6E2
The hex code #99B6E2 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Lightsteelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(153, 182, 226).
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. The color uses 32% Cyan, 19% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 11% Black. 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. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#99B6E2
RGB153, 182, 226
HSL216.2°, 55.7%, 74.3%
CMYK32%, 19%, 0%, 11%
HSV216.2°, 32.3%, 88.6%
LAB73.4, 0.4, -25.2
XYZ43.6, 45.7, 78.5
Decimal10073826
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.07:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.14:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.98:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.62:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #99B6E2;
}
.text-color {
color: #99B6E2;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #99B6E2;
}