Grayish Blue

The color #999BAD is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 155, 173 and HSL values of 234°, 11%, 64%.

Color Values for #999BAD

Below are the different color format representations for #999BAD. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#999BAD
RGB:
rgb(153,155,173) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(234,11%,64%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(12%, 10%, 0%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #999BAD

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #999BAD. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60%
Green: 60.8%
Blue: 67.8%

Contrast Analysis for #999BAD

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 #999BAD

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #999BAD

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

Complementary Colors for #999BAD

The complementary color for #999BAD is #ADAB99. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #999BAD

The analogous colors for #999BAD are #99A5AD and #A199AD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #999BAD

The triadic colors for #999BAD are #AD999B and #9BAD99. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #999BAD

These are the darker variations of #999BAD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A7C8A and #5C5D68. This progression shows how #999BAD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #999BAD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ADAFBD and #C2C3CE. This progression shows how #999BAD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #999BAD

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #999BAD. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #999BAD

Companies and brands that incorporate #999BAD in their visual identity.

#999BAD Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #999BAD. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #999BAD is a grayish blue with RGB values of 153, 155, 173 and HSL values of 234°, 11%, 64%.

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