#99989E Hex Color
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This mid-tone grey sits comfortably in the neutral space between light and dark. With its ashy, dusty character, #99989e works best as a supporting background rather than a focal point. It provides a stable, professional backdrop that maintains excellent contrast for black typography. Pair this hex code with muted blues or soft terracottas to keep designs from feeling too clinical or washed out.
Questions about #99989e
What is #99989e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99989e is rgb(153, 152, 158), in HSL hsl(250, 3%, 61%) and in CMYK 3%, 4%, 0%, 38%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with the grey #99989e?
This neutral tone serves as an ideal anchor for terracotta or muted navy accents. Because #99989e lacks strong saturation, it allows warmer earthy tones to pop while maintaining a professional, balanced contrast in any design layout.
Does #99989e work well for interface backgrounds?
Yes, #99989e is an excellent choice for UI backgrounds because it sits comfortably between light and dark, reducing eye strain. It provides a solid, professional base that ensures black text remains sharp and easy to read.
Is #99989e readable on white or black?
#99989e has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.33:1 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.