Pencil Sketch Color – #999d9e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Pencil Sketch color hex code is #999d9e, and it is composed of 60% red, 62% green and 62% blue.
Pencil Sketch is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 3% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.74:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Pencil Sketch color (#999d9e) against dark backgrounds.

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Pencil Sketch Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Pencil Sketch, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #999d9e |
| RGB | rgb(153,157,158) |
| HSL | hsl(192,2.5%,61%) |
| CMYK | 3, 1, 0, 38 |
| HSV | 192, 3, 62 |
| RGB % | 60, 62, 62 |
| XYZ | 31.4, 33.4, 37.1 |
| LAB | 64.5, -1.3, -0.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 3% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.74 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.67 (passes WCAG AA) |
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