#999189 Hex Color
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An ashy, muted taupe, #999189 carries a subtle orange warmth that leans heavily into grey. This desaturated tone functions best as a grounding neutral or background color in organic, autumn-inspired palettes. Because black text maintains excellent contrast over its surface, it is a practical choice for readable UI components. Use this hex code as a stabilizing base alongside more vivid, saturated accent colors.
Questions about #999189
What is #999189 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #999189 is rgb(153, 145, 137), in HSL hsl(30, 7%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 10%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How does #999189 perform as a background color?
#999189 functions as an excellent grounding neutral because it maintains high readability for black text, making it a practical choice for UI components. Its inherent grey lean prevents it from becoming overwhelming, allowing it to anchor more vivid or saturated accent colors effectively.
What color palettes work best with #999189?
Because of its muted, ashy quality, #999189 thrives in organic or autumn-inspired palettes when paired with deep earthy tones like forest green or terracotta. For a more professional aesthetic, combine it with crisp white or dark charcoal to highlight its subtle, warm orange undertones.
Is #999189 readable on white or black?
#999189 has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.