#9A8E8D Hex Color
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A muted, ashy red that sits close to gray, #9a8e8d reads dusty rather than bold. That softness makes it a steady supporting tone in warm palettes, especially next to deep navy or dark green. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at 6.6:1, so it works behind small body copy.
Questions about #9a8e8d
What is #9a8e8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a8e8d is rgb(154, 142, 141), in HSL hsl(5, 6%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 8%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9a8e8d?
#9a8e8d flatters deep navy, forest green, and charcoal, where its dusty warmth keeps the palette from feeling cold. Cream and soft peach also lift it without washing it out.
Is #9a8e8d readable on white or black?
#9a8e8d has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.62:1 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.