#99A0AB Hex Color
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Dusty and muted, #99a0ab feels like a professional, desaturated blue with heavy grey undertones. It projects stability without drawing too much attention. Because it is highly legible, this hex code works exceptionally well as a neutral background for dashboards or interface text. Pair it with soft cream or crisp white to avoid looking washed out. Its serious character suits finance and security branding perfectly.
Questions about #99a0ab
What is #99a0ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99a0ab is rgb(153, 160, 171), in HSL hsl(217, 10%, 64%) and in CMYK 11%, 6%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #99a0ab?
This muted blue-grey works best when paired with high-contrast neutrals like crisp white or deep charcoal. Adding an accent of soft cream helps prevent the color from appearing too washed out in interface designs or web layouts.
Does #99a0ab read as warm or cool?
#99a0ab is a definitively cool-toned color due to its heavy desaturated blue base. The presence of grey undertones tempers this coolness, creating a professional, stable character that avoids the intensity of brighter, more vibrant blues.
Is #99a0ab readable on white or black?
#99a0ab has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.97:1 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.