#9A9C99 Hex Color
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#9a9c99 is a muted, medium-light grey with a faint green cast and an ashy, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a restrained, practical feel, making it useful for interfaces, typography, product design, and architectural backgrounds. Black text reads clearly on it at about 7.6:1 contrast. The hex code for this neutral grey is #9a9c99.
Questions about #9a9c99
What is #9a9c99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a9c99 is rgb(154, 156, 153), in HSL hsl(100, 1%, 61%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 2%, 39%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9a9c99?
#9a9c99 pairs well with charcoal text, muted navy, and warm off-white because its restrained green-grey cast supports both cool and warm accents. Use it as a supporting tone when stronger colors need visual balance.
Is #9a9c99 readable on white or black?
#9a9c99 has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.58:1 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.