#99A2AA Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #99a2aa is a medium-light blue-gray with dusty undertones and restrained saturation. Its steady appearance suits security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces that need trust and control. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal, since it can look washed out beside white. The hex code #99a2aa provides about 8.1:1 contrast with black text, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #99a2aa
What is #99a2aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99a2aa is rgb(153, 162, 170), in HSL hsl(208, 9%, 63%) and in CMYK 10%, 5%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #99a2aa?
Does #99a2aa read as warm or cool?
#99a2aa reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue component is higher than its red component, while its muted saturation keeps the effect calm rather than icy. It suits restrained interfaces, technical layouts, and backgrounds needing quiet visual control.
Is #99a2aa readable on white or black?
#99a2aa has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.10:1 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.