#99A0A1 Hex Color
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This muted, mid-tone grey reads as a professional and balanced neutral. Because it lacks strong undertones, #99a0a1 functions best as a supporting background color in minimal UI design. It provides excellent contrast for black typography, exceeding accessibility standards for small text. Pair this hex code with vibrant accent colors to prevent your layout from feeling too washed out or static.
Questions about #99a0a1
What is #99a0a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99a0a1 is rgb(153, 160, 161), in HSL hsl(187, 4%, 62%) and in CMYK 5%, 1%, 0%, 37%.
Is #99a0a1 considered a warm or cool neutral?
#99a0a1 sits squarely in the middle, functioning as a true neutral without distinct warm or cool undertones. This balance makes it highly adaptable, as it will not clash with either warm earth tones or cool, crisp blues in a layout.
What colors pair best with #99a0a1 for UI design?
Is #99a0a1 readable on white or black?
#99a0a1 has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.89:1 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.