#9A8484 Hex Color
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The hex code #9a8484 is a muted red with dusty, ashy undertones and a matte, almost grey finish. Its low saturation softens red’s usual urgency, giving layouts a restrained, grounded mood. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or charcoal, since it can look muddy as a full background. Black text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast here.
Questions about #9a8484
What is #9a8484 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a8484 is rgb(154, 132, 132), in HSL hsl(0, 10%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 14%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
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Is #9a8484 readable on white or black?
#9a8484 has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.00:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.