Grayish Blue

The color #9996AE is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 150, 174 and HSL values of 248°, 13%, 64%.

Color Values for #9996AE

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HEX:
#9996AE
RGB:
rgb(153,150,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(248,13%,64%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(12%, 14%, 0%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9996AE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9996AE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60%
Green: 58.8%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #9996AE

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #9996AE

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9996AE

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #9996AE

The complementary color for #9996AE is #ACAF97. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9996AE

The analogous colors for #9996AE are #97A0AF and #A697AF. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9996AE

The triadic colors for #9996AE are #AF9A97 and #97AF9A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9996AE

These are the darker variations of #9996AE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A788B and #5C5A68. This progression shows how #9996AE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9996AE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ADABBE and #C2C0CE. This progression shows how #9996AE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9996AE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9996AE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#9996AE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9996AE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9996AE is a grayish blue with RGB values of 153, 150, 174 and HSL values of 248°, 13%, 64%.

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