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

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#99FFCC Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #99FFCC is 0.8265. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.20:1 against white and 17.53:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#99FFCC on white1.20:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#99FFCC on black17.53:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #99FFCC1.20:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #99FFCC17.53:1AAA

#99FFCC — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #99FFCC?+
The hex code for #99FFCC is #99FFCC. In RGB it's rgb(153, 255, 204), and in HSL it's hsl(150, 100%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #99FFCC?+
#99FFCC in RGB is (153, 255, 204). Written in CSS: rgb(153, 255, 204).
What is the CMYK value of #99FFCC?+
#99FFCC converts to CMYK(40%, 0%, 20%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #99FFCC.
Is #99ffcc a warm or cool color?+
#99FFCC (#99FFCC) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 150° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #99ffcc belong to?+
#99FFCC belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 150°, 100%, 80% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #99ffcc accessible for body text on a white background?+
#99FFCC on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.2:1 — 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 #99ffcc?+
The nearest Pantone match for #99FFCC (#99FFCC) is 571 C Pantone 571 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #99FFCC in design

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

Web & UI design

#99FFCC (#99FFCC) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 17.5:1 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, #99FFCC (#99FFCC) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. 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

#99FFCC 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

#99FFCC 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.