#999BAF
Approximate name: Dark Gray
Technical formats
Color-space values for scientific work and cross-device comparison.
Practical formats
Ready to paste into CSS, Tailwind, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more.
Color analysis
Objective metrics: luminance, hue, saturation, temperature, and contrast.
Nearest name
DarkGray
Relative luminance
0.333
Hue H
235°
Saturation S
12%
Lightness L
64%
Value V
69%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Medium
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Blue
Contrast on white: 2.74:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 7.66:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Pass)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#999baf
Protanopia
#9a9aaa
Deuteranopia
#9a9aa9
Tritanopia
#99a6a6
Achromatopsia
#9d9d9d
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.