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Philippine Gray

#999999

Philippine Gray is a warm light color with the hex code #999999. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 153, 153, 153 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 40% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Philippine Gray Color Values

HEX
#999999
RGB
153, 153, 153
HSL
0°, 0%, 60%
CMYK
0, 0, 0, 40

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Philippine Gray sits at 0° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 0% saturation and 60% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, warm colors like Philippine Gray work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Philippine Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 0%, 0%, 40% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Philippine Gray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #999999;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 153, 153, 153;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#999999',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 0%
Y: 0%
K: 40%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(153, 153, 153)
rgba(153, 153, 153, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #999999?
#999999 is Philippine Gray, a warm light color with RGB values of 153, 153, 153. It has a hue of 0°, 0% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #999999?
The RGB color code for #999999 is rgb(153, 153, 153). This means it contains 153 red, 153 green, and 153 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Philippine Gray a warm or cool color?
Philippine Gray (#999999) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #999999 in CSS?
You can use #999999 in CSS with: background-color: #999999; or color: #999999; or as an RGB value: rgb(153, 153, 153). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 0%, 40%.

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