#999C9E Hex Color
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#999c9e is a muted, mid-light grey with a dusty, ashy character and a slight blue undertone. Its restrained value creates a practical, professional feel for interfaces, typography, and architectural palettes. Use it as a supporting background with black text, which achieves about 7.6:1 contrast. The hex code #999c9e also pairs well with deep navy and warm white.
Questions about #999c9e
What is #999c9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #999c9e is rgb(153, 156, 158), in HSL hsl(204, 3%, 61%) and in CMYK 3%, 1%, 0%, 38%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #999c9e?
Deep navy and warm white pair especially well with #999c9e, balancing its cool blue undertone with polished contrast, while charcoal and muted blue accents support a restrained, professional palette for interfaces, interiors, and typography.
Is #999c9e readable on white or black?
#999c9e has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.60:1 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.