#997E99
Approximate name: 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
Gray
Relative luminance
0.24
Hue H
300°
Saturation S
12%
Lightness L
55%
Value V
60%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Pink
Contrast on white: 3.62:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 5.80:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#997e99
Protanopia
#8d8d92
Deuteranopia
#8f9191
Tritanopia
#988d8c
Achromatopsia
#898989
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.