Grayish Blue

The color #999CA2 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 156, 162 and HSL values of 220°, 5%, 62%.

Color Values for #999CA2

Below are the different color format representations for #999CA2. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#999CA2
RGB:
rgb(153,156,162) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(220,5%,62%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(6%, 4%, 0%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #999CA2

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #999CA2. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60%
Green: 61.2%
Blue: 63.5%

Contrast Analysis for #999CA2

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 #999CA2

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #999CA2

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

Complementary Colors for #999CA2

The complementary color for #999CA2 is #A3A099. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #999CA2

The analogous colors for #999CA2 are #99A1A3 and #9B99A3. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #999CA2

The triadic colors for #999CA2 are #A3999C and #9CA399. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #999CA2

These are the darker variations of #999CA2. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A7D82 and #5C5E61. This progression shows how #999CA2 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #999CA2

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ADB0B5 and #C2C4C7. This progression shows how #999CA2. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #999CA2

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #999CA2. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #999CA2

Companies and brands that incorporate #999CA2 in their visual identity.

#999CA2 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #999CA2. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #999CA2 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 153, 156, 162 and HSL values of 220°, 5%, 62%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #999CA2 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.