#999D9B Hex Color
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#999d9b is a muted, medium-light grey with a faint green undertone and an ashy, dusty finish. Its restrained tone supports practical, polished layouts without pulling focus, making it a strong base for interfaces, typography, and product design. Pair it with deep navy for definition. The hex code #999d9b provides about 7.7:1 contrast with black text, exceeding WCAG AA requirements.
Questions about #999d9b
What is #999d9b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #999d9b is rgb(153, 157, 155), in HSL hsl(150, 2%, 61%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 1%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #999d9b?
Is #999d9b warm or cool?
#999d9b reads as a cool-neutral gray, with its faint green undertone giving the otherwise balanced medium-light tone a slightly crisp, ashy appearance that feels practical, calm, and more polished than a plain neutral.
Is #999d9b readable on white or black?
#999d9b has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.65:1 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.