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#99CC33 color code is #99CC33. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #99cc33.

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#99CC33 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #99CC33 is 0.5020. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.90:1 against white and 11.04:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#99CC33 on white1.90:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#99CC33 on black11.04:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #99CC331.90:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #99CC3311.04:1AAA

#99CC33 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #99CC33?+
The hex code for #99CC33 is #99CC33. In RGB it's rgb(153, 204, 51), and in HSL it's hsl(80, 60%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #99CC33?+
#99CC33 in RGB is (153, 204, 51). Written in CSS: rgb(153, 204, 51).
What is the CMYK value of #99CC33?+
#99CC33 converts to CMYK(25%, 0%, 75%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #99CC33.
Is #99cc33 a warm or cool color?+
#99CC33 (#99CC33) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 80° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #99cc33 belong to?+
#99CC33 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 80°, 60%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #99cc33 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#99CC33 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.9:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #99cc33?+
The nearest Pantone match for #99CC33 (#99CC33) is 3122 C Grass, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #99CC33 in design

Practical guidance for using #99cc33 (#99CC33) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#99CC33 (#99CC33) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #99CC33 (#99CC33) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#99CC33 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

#99CC33 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.