Gray
Platinum Grey
Platinum Grey
#9899A0Click to copy
Platinum Grey Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(152, 153, 160)Copy
HSLhsl(233, 4%, 61%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(233, 5%, 63%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(5%, 4%, 0%, 37%)Copy
Platinum Grey Color Schemes
Complementary
#9899A0
Click to copy#A09F98
Click to copyAnalogous
#989DA0
Click to copy#9B98A0
Click to copySplit Complementary
#A09B98
Click to copy#9DA098
Click to copyMonochromatic
#9899A0
Click to copy#CFCFCF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#65666D
Click to copy#343438
Click to copy#030303
Click to copyPlatinum Grey WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
2.84 : 1
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Black background #000000
7.40 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.60 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
4.45 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Platinum Grey Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Platinum Grey Color Introduction
Definition
Platinum Grey (HEX #9899A0) has the RGB value rgb(152, 153, 160), the HSL value hsl(232°, 4%, 61%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(5%, 4%, 0%, 37%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Platinum Grey is #A09F98, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #989DA0 and #9B98A0 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#A09B98, #9DA098) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Platinum Grey uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Platinum Grey has a contrast ratio of 2.84:1 against white and 7.40:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Gray offers an exceptionally rich range of lightness levels, from silver to charcoal, each with its own character; it is a core color in modern minimalist design and industrial style. Specifically, Platinum Grey has a lightness of 61% and a saturation of 4%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, it contains almost no chromatic content, giving it a restrained, understated character that makes it ideal for creating a premium feel and a sense of space. In a word: A neutral gray of medium lightness.
Color Psychology
Psychologically, gray stands for balance and restraint. Used well it creates a refined, calm atmosphere, but in large areas it can also feel dull and needs lightness variation to keep it lively. For this reason Platinum Grey tends to leave a first impression of being calm and restrained in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Gray is commonly used for secondary text, dividers, disabled states and card backgrounds — an indispensable structural color for building interface hierarchy. In real projects, Platinum Grey is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Gray”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Platinum Grey Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.