#9999BD
Muted Blue
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RGB
HSL
About #9999BD Muted Blue
#9999BD is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 153 red, 153 green, and 189 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 240°, saturation of 21%, and lightness of 67%.
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 #9999BD in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
240°
Hue
21%
Saturation
67%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #9999BD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #9999BD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#9999BD on White
Contrast Ratio2.75:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#9999BD on Black
Contrast Ratio7.65:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #9999BD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #9999BD |
| RGB | rgb(153, 153, 189) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 21%, 67%) |
| RGB Decimal | 153, 153, 189 |
| RGB Percent | 60.0%, 60.0%, 74.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 19%, 19%, 0%, 26% |
Related Palettes
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