Color swatch image showing #96999A with RGB(150,153,154) values

#96999A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #96999A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#96999A Color Information

#96999A RGB value is (150, 153, 154). The hex color red value is 150, green is 153, and blue is 154. Its HSL format shows a hue of 195°, saturation of 2 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 3 percent, 1 percent, 0 percent, 40 percent.

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#96999A Color Meaning

Color #96999A is a medium, neutral gray shade, a balanced tone in the gray spectrum with subtle cool undertones. Color #96999A psychologically promotes calm, composure, and analytical thinking, supporting mental clarity and balanced decision-making. Culturally, color #96999A is applied in interiors, fashion, and professional design to convey stability, subtlety, and sophistication. Spiritually, #96999A aligns with the third eye chakra, enhancing intuition, mindfulness, and reflective awareness. Feng Shui associates #96999A with neutrality and balance, suitable for offices, study areas, or spaces where calm, focused energy is needed.

Color Conversion

Convert #96999A across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#96999A
RGB
rgb(150, 153, 154)
HSL
hsl(195°, 2%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(3%, 1%, 0%, 40%)
HSV
hsv(195°, 3%, 60%)
XYZ
29.8016 31.5996 35.1005
Yxy
31.5996 0.3088 0.3275
Hunter Lab
56.2135 -0.1217 -0.1150
CIE-Lab
63.0106 -0.8823 -0.9097

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red150 / 255 (59%)
59%
Green153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue154 / 255 (60%)
60%

CMYK Values

Cyan3 / 100 (3%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)
40%

Color Variations

#96999A harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#96999A harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #96999A for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#96999A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.87:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.87:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.87:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #96999A appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#96999A

protanopia

#97979a

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #96999A;

Text Color

color: #96999A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #96999A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #96999A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #96999A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #96999A 0%, #575a5b 100%);

#96999A Color FAQs

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