#9999AD Color Information

Hex color code: #9999AD

#9999AD is a understated blue color. In RGB it is (153, 153, 173), and in HSL it is (240°, 11%, 64%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#9999AD

RGB

153, 153, 173

HSL

240°, 11%, 64%

CMYK

12%, 12%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #9999AD;
background-color: #9999AD;
border-color: #9999AD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #9999AD;
border: 2px solid #9999AD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#9999AD]
text-[#9999AD]
border-[#9999AD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_9999AD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9999AD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #9999AD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #9999AD; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #9999AD; background-color: #9999AD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #9999AD20; border-left: 4px solid #9999AD; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #9999AD; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #9999AD in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

153, 153, 173

Red: 153 / Green: 153 / Blue: 173

HSL

240°, 11%, 64%

Hue: 240° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 64%

CMYK

12%, 12%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 12% / Magenta: 12% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #9999AD?

#9999AD is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

ADAD99

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #9999AD to RGB:

rgb(153, 153, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #9999AD to HSL:

hsl(240, 11%, 64%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #9999AD to CMYK:

cmyk(12%, 12%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#9999AD is a neutral blue color with RGB values of 153, 153, 173 and HSL of 240°, 11%, 64%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #9999AD is #ADAD99, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #99A3AD.

Use #9999AD in CSS: color: #9999AD or background-color: #9999AD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #9999AD

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 7.51:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9999AD?

#9999AD is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #9999AD?

#9999AD in RGB is (153, 153, 173) - 153 red, 153 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #9999AD in CSS?

Use #9999AD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #9999AD?

#ADAD99 (complementary), #99A3AD (analogous), and #6F6F8B (lighter shade) work well with #9999AD.