#9A9A9C Hex Color
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#9a9a9c is a mid-light, low-saturation gray with a faint cool cast and dusty, ashy finish. Its restrained character suits interface backgrounds, typography, and minimalist product or architectural designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or muted navy, since white can wash it out. The hex code #9a9a9c supports black body text with about 7.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #9a9a9c
What is #9a9a9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a9a9c is rgb(154, 154, 156), in HSL hsl(240, 1%, 61%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 39%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #9a9a9c look warm or cool?
#9a9a9c reads as a cool gray because its blue component is slightly higher than its red and green values, giving the neutral a faint ashy cast rather than a warm, beige impression.
What colors pair well with #9a9a9c?
Pair the #9a9a9c hex color with charcoal or muted navy for depth, then add a restrained accent to create contrast without overpowering its quiet, low-saturation character in a balanced layout. Bright white can wash it out.
Is #9a9a9c readable on white or black?
#9a9a9c has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.47:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.