#999689 Hex Color
A grounded, dusty yellow-gray
#999689 is a muted yellow-gray with ashy, dusty undertones and low saturation. Its grounded look suits budget, sale, and construction branding without feeling harsh. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or dark brown, since white can wash it out. The hex code #999689 also supports clear black text with about a 7.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #999689
What is #999689 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #999689 is rgb(153, 150, 137), in HSL hsl(49, 7%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 10%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #999689?
#999689 pairs well with charcoal text, dark brown accents, and muted earth tones, which reinforce its dusty, grounded character. Use bright white sparingly because the low-saturation yellow-gray can look washed out beside it.
Is #999689 readable on white or black?
#999689 has a 2.96:1 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.