#999E95 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy grey holds a subtle lime undertone that feels grounded rather than vibrant. Because of its muted chroma, #999e95 works well as a sophisticated background tone or a dependable neutral in gaming interfaces. It maintains excellent readability with black text, making it a functional choice for body content. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted burgundy for a modern, balanced palette.
Questions about #999e95
What is #999e95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #999e95 is rgb(153, 158, 149), in HSL hsl(93, 4%, 60%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 6%, 38%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #999e95?
Does #999e95 read as warm or cool?
This color sits in a transitional space, leaning slightly cool due to its distinct ashy grey base. However, the faint lime undertone prevents it from feeling sterile, giving it a more organic and approachable feel than a standard, flat neutral grey.
Is #999e95 readable on white or black?
#999e95 has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.67:1 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.