#99A7B9 Hex Color
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Dusty blue with a strong gray pull. #99a7b9 sits light and muted, so it works best as a background or supporting tone rather than a statement color. The low saturation reads steady and dependable, a natural fit for finance, healthcare, and government branding. Black text holds up well on it, clearing WCAG AA with room to spare. The hex code is #99a7b9.
Questions about #99a7b9
What is #99a7b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99a7b9 is rgb(153, 167, 185), in HSL hsl(214, 19%, 66%) and in CMYK 17%, 10%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #99a7b9?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and mustard give #99a7b9 enough contrast to keep it from reading flat, while charcoal anchors it for a more serious palette. Avoid pale grays, which wash it out.
Is #99a7b9 readable on white or black?
#99a7b9 has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.58:1 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.