#999999 color code insights

All the conversions, harmonies, and accessibility checks you need to design with confidence.

RGB:rgb(153, 153, 153)

HSL:hsl(0, 0%, 60%)

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HEX

#999999

RGB

153, 153, 153

HSL

0°, 0%, 60%

HSV

0°, 0%, 60%

CMYK

0%, 0%, 0%, 40%

Color Conversion

Generate values across multiple color models in one place.

HEX

#999999

≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #999999 behaves when you mix it with white or black. These swatches are perfect for hover states, shadows, and backgrounds.

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Shades

0–100%

0%#999999

10%#8A8A8A

20%#7A7A7A

30%#6B6B6B

40%#5C5C5C

50%#4D4D4D

60%#3D3D3D

70%#2E2E2E

80%#1F1F1F

90%#0F0F0F

100%#000000

Tints

0–100%

0%#999999

10%#A3A3A3

20%#ADADAD

30%#B8B8B8

40%#C2C2C2

50%#CCCCCC

60%#D6D6D6

70%#E0E0E0

80%#EBEBEB

90%#F5F5F5

100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #999999.

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Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

#999999

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

#999999

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

#999999

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

#999999

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #999999 is with common text colors so every visitor enjoys a clear experience.

Use AA as the baseline for body copy and AAA for premium accessibility.

Sample text on black text

Text color#000000

Background#999999

Contrast ratio7.37:1

WCAG levelAAA

Sample text on white text

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#999999

Contrast ratio2.85:1

WCAG levelFail

Recommended text preview

Text color#000000

Background#999999

Contrast ratio7.37:1

WCAG levelAAA

Technical Formats

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Practical Formats

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Color Analysis

Dive into spectral data, dominance reports, and advanced analytics.

Blindness Simulator

Preview how #999999 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

Creative Aspects

Explore seasonal associations, emotional cues, and natural occurrences.

Design guidance

Balance

Treat #999999 as a highlight. Pair it with neutrals and one supporting hue to avoid visual overload.

Contrast

Test combinations with real content. Higher contrast improves scanning, readability, and conversions.

Harmony

Use lighter tints for surfaces, the base color for primaries, and darker shades for hover or pressed states.

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