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#99FF99 color code is #99FF99. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #99ff99.

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#99FF99 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #99FF99 is 0.8059. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.23:1 against white and 17.12:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#99FF99 on white1.23:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#99FF99 on black17.12:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #99FF991.23:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #99FF9917.12:1AAA

#99FF99 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #99FF99?+
The hex code for #99FF99 is #99FF99. In RGB it's rgb(153, 255, 153), and in HSL it's hsl(120, 100%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #99FF99?+
#99FF99 in RGB is (153, 255, 153). Written in CSS: rgb(153, 255, 153).
What is the CMYK value of #99FF99?+
#99FF99 converts to CMYK(40%, 0%, 40%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #99FF99.
Is #99ff99 a warm or cool color?+
#99FF99 (#99FF99) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 120° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #99ff99 belong to?+
#99FF99 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 120°, 100%, 80% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #99ff99 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#99FF99 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.23:1 — 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 #99ff99?+
The nearest Pantone match for #99FF99 (#99FF99) is 13-0117 Mint Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #99FF99 in design

Practical guidance for using #99ff99 (#99FF99) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#99FF99 (#99FF99) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 17.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #99FF99 (#99FF99) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. 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

#99FF99 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. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#99FF99 is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.