#99a9ad - Nor’wester color

A soft, muted cyan-gray with a cool, slightly greenish-blue undertone. It reads as subdued and sophisticated, evoking misty seascapes, weathered metal, and calm coastal interiors. Works well as a neutral in contemporary palettes, pairing smoothly with warm wood tones, crisp whites, and deeper navy or charcoal accents. Ideal for serene interiors, branding that needs quiet confidence, and UI elements where low-contrast subtlety is desired. It feels balanced, elegant, and quietly modern.

color #99a9ad

#99a9ad color RGB value is 153, 169, 173, and the CMYK value is 0.116, 0.0231, 0.00, 0.322. Alternative names for that color are: nor’wester, gray, darkgray, hit gray, cadet blue, violet, darkgrey.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
153, 169, 173
rgb(153, 169, 173)
CMYK
0.116, 0.0231, 0.00, 0.322
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sRGB
0.600, 0.663, 0.678
rgb(60% 66.3% 67.8%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.613, 0.657, 0.672
color(a98-rgb 0.613 0.657 0.672)
HCT
213, 11.6, 68.1
color(--hct 213 8% 68.1%)
HSL
192, 10.9, 63.9
hsl(192 10.9% 63.9%)
HSV
192, 11.6, 67.8
color(--hsv 192 11.6% 67.8%)
HWB
192, 60.0, 32.2
hwb(192 60% 32.2%)
Lab
68.1, -5.19, -4.08
lab(68.1 -5.19 -4.08)
P3
0.612, 0.661, 0.676
color(display-p3 0.612 0.661 0.676)
XYZ D50
0.352, 0.381, 0.341
color(xyz-d50 0.352 0.381 0.341)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#99a9ad
RGB:153 169 173
HSL:192deg 10.87% 63.92%
HEX:#ad9d99
RGB:173 157 153
HSL:12deg 10.87% 63.92%

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