#999999 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #999999 is composed of 60% red, 60% green and 60% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 40% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 0% and a lightness of 60%. #999999 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #333333. #999999 (or #999) is a websafe color.

    • R 60
    • G 60
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 0
    • Y 0
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#999999 color description : Dark gray.

#999999 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #999999 has RGB values of R:153, G:153, B:153 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0, Y:0, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 10066329.

Hex triplet 999999 #999999
RGB Decimal 153, 153, 153 rgb(153,153,153)
RGB Percent 60, 60, 60 rgb(60%,60%,60%)
CMYK 0, 0, 0, 40
HSL 0°, 0, 60 hsl(0,0%,60%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 0, 60
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 63.223, -0, -0.006
XYZ 30.277, 31.855, 34.689
xyY 0.313, 0.329, 31.855
CIE-LCH 63.223, 0.006, 266.929
CIE-LUV 63.223, -0.004, -0.008
Hunter-Lab 56.44, -3.015, 3.067
Binary 10011001, 10011001, 10011001

Color Schemes with #999999

Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #999999

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#999999 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #999999

This text has a font color of #999999.

<span style="color:#999999;">Text here</span>
#999999 background color

This paragraph has a background color of #999999.

<p style="background-color:#999999;">Content here</p>
#999999 border color

This element has a border color of #999999.

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CSS codes
.text {color:#999999;}
.background {background-color:#999999;}
.border {border:1px solid #999999;}

Shades and Tints of #999999

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #060606 is the darkest color, while #fbfbfb is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #999999

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #999999 is the less saturated color, while #ff3333 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #999999 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #999999 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #999999 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a09d9d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ac999f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a09ca7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9e9b9c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a5999d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9d9ba2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population