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Custom Color Color #999999 – Meaning, HEX, RGB, CMYK & Live Previews

Explore the Hot Pink color #999999 with HEX, RGB, CMYK, HSL values, color meaning, psychology, and live previews for design and branding.

Color Spaces of #999999

SpaceV1V2V3V4
RGB153153153
HSL0.000.000.60
HSV0°0°60°
CMYK0.000.000.000.40
XYZ30.27731.85534.684
Yxy31.8550.3130.329
Hunter56.44-0.000.00
CIE-Lab63.22-0.000.00

#999999 color RGB value is (153,153,153). #999999 color name is Custom Color color.

#999999 hex color red value is 153, green value is 153 and the blue value of its RGB is 153. Cylindrical-coordinate representations (also known as HSL) of color #999999 hue: 0.00, saturation: 0.00 and the lightness value of 999999 is 0.60.

The process color (four color CMYK) of #999999 color hex is 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.40. Web safe color of #999999 is #999999. Color #999999 contains mainly GRAY color.

Base Numbers

BaseRedGreenBlue
Binary100110011001100110011001
Octal231231231
Decimal153153153
Hex999999

Shades of #999999

Tints of #999999

Color Psychology of #999999

Gray represents neutrality, balance, and sophistication. It is versatile and works well as a background color.

Associated Emotions

NeutralityBalanceSophisticationProfessionalismTimelessness

Common Use Cases

  • Corporate design
  • Technology
  • Automotive
  • Professional services
  • Background elements

CSS Code for #999999

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Frequently Asked Questions about #999999

About #999999 Custom Color

#999999 (Custom Color) is a gray-based color with RGB values of 153, 153, 153. This color belongs to the gray color family and can be used in various design applications including web design, graphic design, interior design, and branding projects.

When working with #999999, designers often pair it with complementary colors to create visual contrast, or use analogous colors for a more harmonious palette. The shades (darker versions) and tints (lighter versions) shown above provide a monochromatic color scheme that works well for creating depth and hierarchy in designs.

For web development, #999999 can be implemented using various CSS color formats including hexadecimal (#999999), RGB (rgb(153, 153, 153)), HSL (hsl(0, 0%, 60%)), or CMYK for print projects. The web-safe equivalent of this color is #999999, which ensures consistent display across older browsers and devices.