#99A6A7 Hex Color
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Grayed out and mid-light, #99a6a7 is a dusty cyan that leans closer to gray than blue. Its low saturation keeps it steady in the background of a layout, making it a strong supporting tone behind black text or near warm coral accents. The hex code #99a6a7 reads about 8.4:1 against black, so small body text stays readable.
Questions about #99a6a7
What is #99a6a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99a6a7 is rgb(153, 166, 167), in HSL hsl(184, 7%, 63%) and in CMYK 8%, 1%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #99a6a7?
#99a6a7 pairs well with warm coral for contrast, deep navy for a richer, moodier palette, or soft cream to keep things airy. Its gray undertone also lets muted terracotta read warmer next to it.
Is #99a6a7 readable on white or black?
#99a6a7 has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.36:1 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.