#9A9092 Hex Color
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Ashy and muted, #9a9092 functions as a sophisticated neutral. It works best as a supporting background rather than a primary focus, as it can feel muddy if applied too broadly. Pair it with deep charcoal or crisp white for a clean, modern aesthetic. The hex code is #9a9092. With a 6.8:1 contrast ratio, black text remains highly readable over this shade.
Questions about #9a9092
What is #9a9092 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a9092 is rgb(154, 144, 146), in HSL hsl(348, 5%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 5%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #9a9092?
Is #9a9092 suitable for text backgrounds?
Yes, #9a9092 functions as a highly effective, accessible background choice because it maintains a 6.8:1 contrast ratio with standard black text. This makes it an ideal, eye-friendly alternative to stark white in editorial or interface design layouts.
Is #9a9092 readable on white or black?
#9a9092 has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.77:1 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.