#999795 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy grey provides a grounded anchor for professional design. The hex code for this neutral tone is #999795. It works well as a soft UI background, offering high legibility with a 7.2:1 contrast ratio against black text. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal to avoid a washed-out appearance on large screens.
Questions about #999795
What is #999795 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #999795 is rgb(153, 151, 149), in HSL hsl(30, 2%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 3%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #999795?
Is #999795 readable on white or black?
#999795 has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.21:1 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.