#99A49C Hex Color
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Muted and grey-leaning, #99a49c works best as a calm backdrop for darker interface elements or bold type. Its sage undertone reads softer than true grey, so it suits wellness, finance, and eco brands. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for contrast, and keep text dark to stay readable.
Questions about #99a49c
What is #99a49c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99a49c is rgb(153, 164, 156), in HSL hsl(136, 6%, 62%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 5%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a3b499?
Cream, charcoal, and muted terracotta all flatter this soft green. Use cream for backgrounds, charcoal for text, and terracotta as a sparing accent so the palette stays balanced.
Is #a3b499 a warm or cool color?
It leans cool because of its grey-green undertone, but the muted saturation keeps it from feeling sharp. That balance makes it easy to place beside both warm woods and cooler metals.
Is #99a49c readable on white or black?
#99a49c has a 2.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.14:1 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.