#99949C Hex Color
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Reach for #99949c when a design needs purple without the drama. This dusty gray-violet works best as a supporting tone, sitting comfortably next to deep plum or warm ochre, and it reads ashy rather than vivid on screen. The hex code #99949c gives black text about 7.1:1 contrast, so small body copy stays legible on top of it.
Questions about #99949c
What is #99949c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99949c is rgb(153, 148, 156), in HSL hsl(277, 4%, 60%) and in CMYK 2%, 5%, 0%, 39%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #99949c?
Deep plum and dark aubergine make #99949c feel richer, while terracotta adds warmth and keeps it from drifting flat. Charcoal type is a safe, high-contrast pick for layouts built on this shade.
Is #99949c readable on white or black?
#99949c has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.07:1 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.