#999494 Hex Color
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Soft and desaturated, #999494 is a dusty gray with a faint warm, ashy undertone. Its restrained appearance suits minimalist branding, product design, and interface backgrounds without feeling stark. Use it as a supporting neutral with deep navy or charcoal; black text remains highly legible, with about 7.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #999494.
Questions about #999494
What is #999494 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #999494 is rgb(153, 148, 148), in HSL hsl(0, 2%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 3%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #999494?
Is #999494 warm or cool?
#999494 reads as a warm-leaning gray because its red component is slightly higher than its green and blue components, while low saturation keeps the effect dusty, restrained, and easy to pair with minimalist layouts.
Is #999494 readable on white or black?
#999494 has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.01:1 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.