Grayish Yellow

The color #999E8B is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 158, 139 and HSL values of 76°, 9%, 58%.

Color Values for #999E8B

Below are the different color format representations for #999E8B. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#999E8B
RGB:
rgb(153,158,139) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(76,9%,58%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 0%, 12%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #999E8B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #999E8B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60%
Green: 62%
Blue: 54.5%

Contrast Analysis for #999E8B

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 #999E8B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #999E8B

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

Complementary Colors for #999E8B

The complementary color for #999E8B is #8F8A9E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #999E8B

The analogous colors for #999E8B are #9E998A and #8F9E8A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #999E8B

The triadic colors for #999E8B are #8A989E and #9E8A98. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #999E8B

These are the darker variations of #999E8B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A7E6F and #5C5F53. This progression shows how #999E8B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #999E8B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ADB1A2 and #C2C5B9. This progression shows how #999E8B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #999E8B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #999E8B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #999E8B

Companies and brands that incorporate #999E8B in their visual identity.

#999E8B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #999E8B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #999E8B is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 153, 158, 139 and HSL values of 76°, 9%, 58%.

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