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#0991AA color code is #0991AA. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #0991aa.

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#0991AA Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #0991AA is 0.2321. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.72:1 against white and 5.64:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#0991AA on white3.72:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#0991AA on black5.64:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #0991AA3.72:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #0991AA5.64:1AA

#0991AA — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #0991AA?+
The hex code for #0991AA is #0991AA. In RGB it's rgb(9, 145, 170), and in HSL it's hsl(189, 90%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #0991AA?+
#0991AA in RGB is (9, 145, 170). Written in CSS: rgb(9, 145, 170).
What is the CMYK value of #0991AA?+
#0991AA converts to CMYK(95%, 15%, 0%, 33%) for print. Hex equivalent is #0991AA.
Is #0991aa a warm or cool color?+
#0991AA (#0991AA) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 189° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #0991aa belong to?+
#0991AA belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 189°, 90%, 35% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #0991aa accessible for body text on a white background?+
#0991AA on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.72:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #0991aa?+
The nearest Pantone match for #0991AA (#0991AA) is 7702 C Bright Teal Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #0991AA in design

Practical guidance for using #0991aa (#0991AA) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#0991AA (#0991AA) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.6:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #0991AA (#0991AA) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. 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

#0991AA 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

#0991AA 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 #0991AA

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #0991aa (#0991AA). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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