Sail to the Sea color: hex code #99C3F0
Sail to the Sea has the hex code #99C3F0. It is a light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60% red, 76.5% green and 94.1% blue (153, 195, 240).
Its hue angle is 211°, with 74% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 36% cyan, 19% magenta, 0% yellow and 6% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.42:1).
Sail to the Sea (#99C3F0) color codes
| HEX | #99C3F0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(153, 195, 240) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60%, 76.5%, 94.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(211, 74%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(211, 36%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 19%, 0%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.34, -3.1, -26.72) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.34, 26.9, 263.38) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.375, 52.091, 89.927) | |
| Decimal | 10077168 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Sail to the Sea, 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 #99C3F0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #99C3F0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.42:1 | 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 #99C3F0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b2c4f2Protanopia
no red cones#a7bbefDeuteranopia
no green cones#7ccdd2Tritanopia
no blue cones#bfbfbfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #99c3f0; }
.text { color: #99c3f0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #99c3f0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(153 195 240 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #99c3f0, #9b99f0); }Similar colors
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See #99C3F0 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #99C3F0?
- #99C3F0 is a light, moderate azure known as Sail to the Sea. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Sail to the Sea?
- The RGB value is 153, 195, 240: 153 red, 195 green and 240 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Sail to the Sea?
- The complementary color is #F0C699, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #99C3F0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.42:1 and white text 1.84:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.