Grayish Blue

The color #999CAD is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 156, 173 and HSL values of 231°, 11%, 64%.

Color Values for #999CAD

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

HEX:
#999CAD
RGB:
rgb(153,156,173) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(231,11%,64%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(12%, 10%, 0%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #999CAD

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

Red: 60%
Green: 61.2%
Blue: 67.8%

Contrast Analysis for #999CAD

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 #999CAD

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #999CAD

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

Complementary Colors for #999CAD

The complementary color for #999CAD is #ADAA99. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #999CAD

The analogous colors for #999CAD are #99A6AD and #A099AD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #999CAD

The triadic colors for #999CAD are #AD999C and #9CAD99. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #999CAD

These are the darker variations of #999CAD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A7D8A and #5C5E68. This progression shows how #999CAD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #999CAD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ADB0BD and #C2C4CE. This progression shows how #999CAD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #999CAD

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

Brands that use #999CAD

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

#999CAD Closest Pantone Colors

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

The color #999CAD is a grayish blue with RGB values of 153, 156, 173 and HSL values of 231°, 11%, 64%.

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