#9A9183 Hex Color
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A muted, grayed orange with almost no saturation left, closer to warm taupe than true orange. The hex code #9a9183 works best as a supporting tone, flattered by deep teal or rust accents. Black text hits about 6.8:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable. Large flat areas can turn muddy, so keep it off full backgrounds.
Questions about #9a9183
What is #9a9183 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a9183 is rgb(154, 145, 131), in HSL hsl(37, 10%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 15%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #9a9183?
Deep teal, rust, and charcoal all flatter #9a9183, because its low saturation lets richer neighbors carry the palette. Avoid pale pastels, which make it look washed out.
Is #9a9183 a warm or cool color?
Warm, but barely. Its orange base sits under so much gray that the warmth reads as a soft undertone instead of obvious heat, which is why it feels nearly neutral in most palettes.
Can body text sit on #9a9183?
Yes. Black text reaches about 6.8:1 contrast on #9a9183, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for small text. White text falls short, so keep type dark.
Is #9a9183 readable on white or black?
#9a9183 has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.75:1 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.