#99A8A5 Hex Color
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#99a8a5 is a dusty teal with heavy gray mixed in, so it reads muted rather than fresh. That low saturation gives it a settled, professional feel suited to wellness brands and calm interfaces. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 8.5:1 contrast. It works best as a supporting tone, since it can turn muddy across large areas.
Questions about #99a8a5
What is #99a8a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99a8a5 is rgb(153, 168, 165), in HSL hsl(168, 8%, 63%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 2%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #99a8a5?
#99a8a5 flatters warm, earthy partners like terracotta and muted charcoal, which bring out its faint green undertone. Avoid pairing it with bright whites or saturated blues, as both make it look washed out.
Is #99a8a5 readable on white or black?
#99a8a5 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.49:1 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.