#9699A2 Color Meaning and Information

#9699A2 Color Information

#9699A2 RGB value is (150, 153, 162). The hex color red value is 150, green is 153, and blue is 162. Its HSL format shows a hue of 225°, saturation of 6 percent, and lightness of61 percent. The CMYK process values are 7 percent, 6 percent, 0 percent, 36percent.

#9699A2

rgb(150, 153, 162)

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#9699A2 Color Meaning

Color #9699A2 conveys calm neutrality, subtle sophistication, and quiet resilience. Its muted gray-blue tone promotes balance, reflection, and thoughtful presence. Psychologically, color #9699A2 reduces tension, enhances focus, and encourages composed action. Culturally, #9699A2 is often used in modern interiors, professional branding, and understated fashion. Color #9699A2 serves as a stable, complementary shade that allows other colors to stand out while maintaining elegance. Spiritually, the color represents grounded awareness, mindfulness, and measured contemplation. Color #9699A2 fosters calm observation, balanced reasoning, and the ability to navigate emotional complexity.

Color Conversion

Convert #9699A2 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

#9699A2

RGB

rgb(150, 153, 162)

HSL

hsl(225°, 6%, 61%)

CMYK

cmyk(7%, 6%, 0%, 36%)

HSV

hsv(225°, 7%, 64%)

XYZ

30.4905 31.8751 38.7279

Yxy

31.8751 0.3016 0.3153

Hunter Lab

56.4580 0.1019 -0.6692

CIE-Lab

63.2395 0.7280 -5.0849

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red150 / 255 (59%)

59%

Green153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Blue162 / 255 (64%)

64%

CMYK Values

Cyan7 / 100 (7%)

Magenta6 / 100 (6%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)36 / 100 (36%)

36%

Color Variations

#9699A2 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

#9699A2 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 #9699A2 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#9699A2

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.85:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.85:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.85:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9699A2 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

#9699A2

protanopia

#9797a0

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9699A2;

Text Color

color: #9699A2;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9699A2;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9699A240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9699A2;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9699A2 0%, #555860 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #9699A2 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.