#9999A8
A light, muted neutral closely aligning with Lightslategray.
About #9999A8
When working with digital screens, the color #9999A8 is rendered by mixing light. Designers often compare it to the standard color Lightslategray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 153, 153, and 168.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 9% cyan and 9% magenta inks. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.