#9A888E Hex Color
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#9a888e is a dusty, grayed pink that sits close to mauve. Its low saturation and mid lightness give it a matte, understated feel, which suits supporting roles rather than loud center stage. It flatters deep forest green and charcoal, a pairing most pinks never get. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.3:1 contrast, so it holds up behind body copy. Next to pure white it can wash out, so lean on darker neighbors.
Questions about #9a888e
What is #9a888e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a888e is rgb(154, 136, 142), in HSL hsl(340, 8%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 8%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9a888e?
Deep forest green and charcoal make #9a888e feel richer than neutral grays do. Cream can flatten it, so pick darker partners when you want the pink undertone to show.
Is #9a888e readable on white or black?
#9a888e has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.28:1 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.