#99AAA4 color
The hex color #99AAA4 is a light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60% red, 66.7% green and 64.3% blue (153, 170, 164).
Its hue angle is 159°, with 9% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Stormy Bay (#9AAFAF), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.64:1).
#99AAA4 color codes
| HEX | #99AAA4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(153, 170, 164) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60%, 66.7%, 64.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(159, 9%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(159, 10%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 4%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.17, -7.13, 1.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.17, 7.21, 171.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.211, 38.202, 40.686) | |
| Decimal | 10070692 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #99AAA4, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #99AAA4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #99AAA4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #99AAA4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a9a8a4Protanopia
no red cones#a5a5a4Deuteranopia
no green cones#95aaa8Tritanopia
no blue cones#a6a6a6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #99aaa4; }
.text { color: #99aaa4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #99aaa4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(153 170 164 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #99aaa4, #99a7aa); }
Similar colors
#9aafafStormy Bay#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#a9b4a9Alpine Air#98b2b4Ether#96b3b3Cool#a9afaaPigeon#a1a9a9Crown of Ash#88aaaaHarbour Mist
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #99AAA4?
- #99AAA4 is a light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Stormy Bay. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #99AAA4?
- The RGB value is 153, 170, 164: 153 red, 170 green and 164 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #99AAA4?
- The complementary color is #AA999F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #99AAA4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.64:1 and white text 2.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.