#99B6E9
A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Lightskyblue.
About #99B6E9
The precise color #99B6E9 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Lightskyblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 153, 182, and 233.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 34% Cyan, 22% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 9% Black. With a hue angle of 218.2 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. 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#99B6E9
RGB153, 182, 233
HSL218.2°, 64.5%, 75.7%
CMYK34%, 22%, 0%, 9%
HSV218.2°, 34.3%, 91.4%
LAB73.6, 2.2, -28.7
XYZ44.6, 46.1, 83.6
Decimal10073833
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.05:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.22:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.96:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.69:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #99B6E9;
}
.text-color {
color: #99B6E9;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #99B6E9;
}