Pale Cerulean Blue
A moderately saturated, cool light blue.
#99A9D5
rgb(153, 169, 213)
Color formats
HEX
#99A9D5
RGB
rgb(153, 169, 213)
HSL
hsl(224, 41.7%, 71.8%)
HSV
hsv(224, 28.2%, 83.5%)
CMYK
cmyk(28.2%, 20.7%, 0%, 16.5%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Pale Cerulean Blue.
Lightest
#FFFFFF
Lighter
#E1E6F3
Base
#99A9D5
Darker
#516CB7
Darkest
#2F4173
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Pale Cerulean Blue works
Pale Cerulean Blue (#99A9D5) is a moderately saturated, cool light blue. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its cool undertone lends a calm, trustworthy feel that suits clean, professional interfaces.
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