Blues White Shoes color: hex code #99BADD
Blues White Shoes has the hex code #99BADD. It is a light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60% red, 72.9% green and 86.7% blue (153, 186, 221).
Its hue angle is 211°, with 50% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 31% cyan, 16% magenta, 0% yellow and 13% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.42:1).
Blues White Shoes (#99BADD) color codes
| HEX | #99BADD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(153, 186, 221) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60%, 72.9%, 86.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(211, 50%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(211, 31%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 16%, 0%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.26, -3.01, -21.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.26, 21.37, 261.89) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.743, 47.109, 75.181) | |
| Decimal | 10074845 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Blues White Shoes, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #99BADD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #99BADD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #99BADD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#adbbdfProtanopia
no red cones#a5b4dcDeuteranopia
no green cones#85c2c5Tritanopia
no blue cones#b7b7b7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #99badd; }
.text { color: #99badd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #99badd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(153 186 221 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #99badd, #9a99dd); }Similar colors
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See #99BADD on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #99BADD?
- #99BADD is a light, moderate azure known as Blues White Shoes. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Blues White Shoes?
- The RGB value is 153, 186, 221: 153 red, 186 green and 221 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Blues White Shoes?
- The complementary color is #DDBC99, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #99BADD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.42:1 and white text 2.01:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.