#99DFD6 color
The hex color #99DFD6 is a light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60% red, 87.5% green and 83.9% blue (153, 223, 214).
Its hue angle is 172°, with 52% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 31% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Sea Glass Teal (#A0E5D9), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.88:1).
#99DFD6 color codes
| HEX | #99DFD6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(153, 223, 214) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60%, 87.5%, 83.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(172, 52%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(172, 31%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 0%, 4%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.17, -23.74, -2.58) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.17, 23.88, 186.21) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(51.658, 64.4, 73.314) | |
| Decimal | 10084310 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #99DFD6, 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 #99DFD6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #99DFD6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.88:1 | 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 #99DFD6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d8d8d6Protanopia
no red cones#cbced7Deuteranopia
no green cones#82e2dcTritanopia
no blue cones#d2d2d2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #99dfd6; }
.text { color: #99dfd6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #99dfd6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(153 223 214 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #99dfd6, #99c5df); }
Similar colors
#a0e5d9Sea Glass Teal#a0e2d4Menthol Kiss#8edaccBambino#96dfceBeach Glass#87dcceTantalising Teal#99ddccTropical Freeze#96e2e1Aqua Fiesta#a5d8cdWhirlpool
Closest common color name: Pale Turquoise.
Questions
- What color is #99DFD6?
- #99DFD6 is a light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Sea Glass Teal. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #99DFD6?
- The RGB value is 153, 223, 214: 153 red, 223 green and 214 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #99DFD6?
- The complementary color is #DF99A2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #99DFD6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.88:1 and white text 1.51:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.