#99BDF8
A light, vivid blue closely aligning with Lightskyblue.
About #99BDF8
At its core, #99BDF8 is a light and vivid hue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Lightskyblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 153 red, 189 green, and 248 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 38% C, 24% M, 0% Y, and 3% 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. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#99BDF8
RGB153, 189, 248
HSL217.3°, 87.2%, 78.6%
CMYK38%, 24%, 0%, 3%
HSV217.3°, 38.3%, 97.3%
LAB76.0, 2.2, -33.0
XYZ48.3, 49.9, 95.9
Decimal10075640
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.91:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.99:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.83:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.34:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #99BDF8;
}
.text-color {
color: #99BDF8;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #99BDF8;
}