#998A8A
A medium, muted neutral closely aligning with Gray.
About #998A8A
The precise color #998A8A is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Gray. Its digital footprint relies on 153 parts red, 138 parts green, and 138 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 10% Magenta, 10% Yellow, and 40% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#998A8A
RGB153, 138, 138
HSL0.0°, 6.8%, 57.1%
CMYK0%, 10%, 10%, 40%
HSV0.0°, 9.8%, 60.0%
LAB58.8, 5.6, 2.0
XYZ26.8, 26.8, 27.8
Decimal10062474
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.30:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.36:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.16:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.40:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #998A8A;
}
.text-color {
color: #998A8A;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #998A8A;
}