#999999
Gray
HEX
RGB
HSL
About #999999 Gray
#999999 is a gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 153 red, 153 green, and 153 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 0°, saturation of 0%, and lightness of 60%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #999999 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
0°
Hue
0%
Saturation
60%
Lightness
Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #999999 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #999999 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#999999 on White
Contrast Ratio2.85:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#999999 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.37:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #999999 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #999999 |
| RGB | rgb(153, 153, 153) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 60%) |
| RGB Decimal | 153, 153, 153 |
| RGB Percent | 60.0%, 60.0%, 60.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 0%, 0%, 40% |
Related Palettes
12 palettes using #999999 or similar colors