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#FF99CC color code is #FF99CC. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ff99cc.

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#FF99CC Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #FF99CC is 0.4840. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.97:1 against white and 10.68:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#FF99CC on white1.97:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#FF99CC on black10.68:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #FF99CC1.97:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #FF99CC10.68:1AAA

#FF99CC — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #FF99CC?+
The hex code for #FF99CC is #FF99CC. In RGB it's rgb(255, 153, 204), and in HSL it's hsl(330, 100%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #FF99CC?+
#FF99CC in RGB is (255, 153, 204). Written in CSS: rgb(255, 153, 204).
What is the CMYK value of #FF99CC?+
#FF99CC converts to CMYK(0%, 40%, 20%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FF99CC.
Is #ff99cc a warm or cool color?+
#FF99CC (#FF99CC) is a warm pink — its hue sits at 330° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ff99cc belong to?+
#FF99CC belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 330°, 100%, 80% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is #ff99cc accessible for body text on a white background?+
#FF99CC on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.97:1 — 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 #ff99cc?+
The nearest Pantone match for #FF99CC (#FF99CC) is 189 C Pantone 189 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #FF99CC in design

Practical guidance for using #ff99cc (#FF99CC) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#FF99CC (#FF99CC) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #FF99CC (#FF99CC) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine 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

#FF99CC flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #ff99cc can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#FF99CC 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.