#99B2AD Hex Color
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#99b2ad is a muted teal with ashy gray undertones, giving it a soft, refined look rather than bright energy. Its light, low-saturation finish suits healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces as a supporting tone. Pair it with charcoal or warm white for clear contrast. The hex code #99b2ad supports readable black body text at 9.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #99b2ad
What is #99b2ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99b2ad is rgb(153, 178, 173), in HSL hsl(168, 14%, 65%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 3%, 30%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #99b2ad?
Does #99b2ad look warm or cool?
#99b2ad reads as a cool, muted teal because its blue-green hue is softened by low saturation and gray undertones. Balance that restrained look with warm white, sand, or natural wood tones when a space or interface needs more warmth.
Is #99b2ad readable on white or black?
#99b2ad has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.32:1 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.