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#99BAC3 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #99BAC3 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#99BAC3 Color Information

#99BAC3 RGB value is (153, 186, 195). The hex color red value is 153, green is 186, and blue is 195. Its HSL format shows a hue of 193°, saturation of 26 percent, and lightness of68 percent. The CMYK process values are 22 percent, 5 percent, 0 percent, 24percent.

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#99BAC3 Color Meaning

Color #99BAC3 signifies composed calm, subtle clarity, and reflective serenity. Its muted blue-cyan tone evokes quiet waters and soft skies. Psychologically, color #99BAC3 promotes focus, mental clarity, and emotional balance. In design, color #99BAC3 works well in soothing palettes, professional layouts, or backgrounds that require understated elegance. Symbolically, #99BAC3 represents tranquility, clarity, and subtle sophistication. Spiritually, color #99BAC3 fosters mindfulness, reflective awareness, and inner calm. Across cultures, #99BAC3 resonates with peaceful landscapes, serene environments, and clarity of thought.

Color Conversion

Convert #99BAC3 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
#99BAC3
RGB
rgb(153, 186, 195)
HSL
hsl(193°, 26%, 68%)
CMYK
cmyk(22%, 5%, 0%, 24%)
HSV
hsv(193°, 22%, 76%)
XYZ
40.5461 45.8302 58.3389
Yxy
45.8302 0.2802 0.3167
Hunter Lab
67.6980 -1.8971 -1.6837
CIE-Lab
73.4352 -9.1049 -8.2424

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Green186 / 255 (73%)
73%
Blue195 / 255 (76%)
76%

CMYK Values

Cyan22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Magenta5 / 100 (5%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)24 / 100 (24%)
24%

Color Variations

#99BAC3 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

#99BAC3 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 #99BAC3 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

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #99BAC3 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

#99BAC3

protanopia

#a7a8c1

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #99BAC3;

Text Color

color: #99BAC3;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #99BAC3;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #99BAC340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #99BAC3;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #99BAC3 0%, #4a737e 100%);

#99BAC3 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #99BAC3 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.