#97999B Hex Color
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This mid-tone grey sits squarely in neutral territory, offering a dusty, ashy character that avoids feeling overly cold. It works best as a stabilizing background in UI design, as black text provides high legibility against its surface. For a modern, professional look, pair the hex code #97999b with vibrant accent colors to prevent the palette from appearing washed out.
Questions about #97999b
What is #97999b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97999b is rgb(151, 153, 155), in HSL hsl(210, 2%, 60%) and in CMYK 3%, 1%, 0%, 39%.
Is #97999b a warm or cool grey?
#97999b acts as a true neutral, though its dusty quality gives it a slight ashy feel that prevents it from appearing sterile or overly cold. This makes it a versatile choice for backgrounds where you need a professional, non-distracting surface.
What colors pair well with #97999b for UI design?
Use vibrant, saturated accent colors like navy or terracotta to prevent this mid-tone grey from looking washed out. Because #97999b is so neutral, it excels at grounding strong, bold primary colors without competing for visual hierarchy on the screen.
Is #97999b readable on white or black?
#97999b has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.34:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.