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#99BABD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #99BABD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#99BABD Color Information

#99BABD RGB value is (153, 186, 189). The hex color red value is 153, green is 186, and blue is 189. Its HSL format shows a hue of 185°, saturation of 21 percent, and lightness of67 percent. The CMYK process values are 19 percent, 2 percent, 0 percent, 26percent.

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#99BABD Color Meaning

color #99BABD signifies composed calm, subtle clarity, and reflective serenity. Its muted blue-cyan tone evokes quiet waters and soft skies. Psychologically, Color #99BABD promotes focus, mental clarity, and emotional balance. In design, color #99BABD works well in soothing palettes, professional layouts, or backgrounds that require understated elegance. Symbolically, #99BABD represents tranquility, clarity, and subtle sophistication. Spiritually, color #99BABD fosters mindfulness, reflective awareness, and inner calm. Across cultures, #99BABD resonates with peaceful landscapes, serene environments, and clarity of thought.

Color Conversion

Convert #99BABD across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#99BABD
RGB
rgb(153, 186, 189)
HSL
hsl(185°, 21%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(19%, 2%, 0%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(185°, 19%, 74%)
XYZ
39.8811 45.5642 54.8369
Yxy
45.5642 0.2843 0.3248
Hunter Lab
67.5013 -2.1502 -1.0396
CIE-Lab
73.2619 -10.4268 -5.2237

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Green186 / 255 (73%)
73%
Blue189 / 255 (74%)
74%

CMYK Values

Cyan19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#99BABD harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#99BABD harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #99BABD for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #99BABD appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#99BABD

protanopia

#a7a8bc

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #99BABD;

Text Color

color: #99BABD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #99BABD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #99BABD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #99BABD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #99BABD 0%, #4e7478 100%);

#99BABD Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #99BABD color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.