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#0099FF color code is #0099FF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #0099ff.

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#0099FF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #0099FF is 0.3000. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.00:1 against white and 7.00:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#0099FF on white3.00:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#0099FF on black7.00:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #0099FF3.00:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #0099FF7.00:1AAA

#0099FF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #0099FF?+
The hex code for #0099FF is #0099FF. In RGB it's rgb(0, 153, 255), and in HSL it's hsl(204, 100%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #0099FF?+
#0099FF in RGB is (0, 153, 255). Written in CSS: rgb(0, 153, 255).
What is the CMYK value of #0099FF?+
#0099FF converts to CMYK(100%, 40%, 0%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #0099FF.
Is #0099ff a warm or cool color?+
#0099FF (#0099FF) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 204° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #0099ff belong to?+
#0099FF belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 204°, 100%, 50% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #0099ff accessible for body text on a white background?+
#0099FF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #0099ff?+
The nearest Pantone match for #0099FF (#0099FF) is 15-3920 Azure, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #0099FF in design

Practical guidance for using #0099ff (#0099FF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#0099FF (#0099FF) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #0099FF (#0099FF) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#0099FF flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#0099FF works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #0099FF

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #0099ff (#0099FF). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Microsoft#00A4EF · Microsoft Blue