Grayish Blue

The color #999CB1 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 156, 177 and HSL values of 233°, 13%, 65%.

Color Values for #999CB1

Below are the different color format representations for #999CB1. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#999CB1
RGB:
rgb(153,156,177) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(233,13%,65%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(14%, 12%, 0%, 31%) Copied!

Color Composition of #999CB1

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #999CB1. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60%
Green: 61.2%
Blue: 69.4%

Contrast Analysis for #999CB1

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 #999CB1

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #999CB1

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

Complementary Colors for #999CB1

The complementary color for #999CB1 is #B1AF9A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #999CB1

The analogous colors for #999CB1 are #9AA8B1 and #A39AB1. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #999CB1

The triadic colors for #999CB1 are #B19A9D and #9DB19A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #999CB1

These are the darker variations of #999CB1. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A7D8E and #5C5E6A. This progression shows how #999CB1 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #999CB1

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ADB0C1 and #C2C4D0. This progression shows how #999CB1. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #999CB1

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #999CB1. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #999CB1

Companies and brands that incorporate #999CB1 in their visual identity.

#999CB1 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #999CB1. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #999CB1 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 153, 156, 177 and HSL values of 233°, 13%, 65%.

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