#9A9EAB Hex Color
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This ashy indigo balances a muted purple undertone with a dusty grey finish. Because it is desaturated, #9a9eab works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant base. Pair it with soft cream or warm terracotta to ground its coolness. Black text maintains high contrast here, making it a reliable choice for readable UI elements or subtle branding backgrounds.
Questions about #9a9eab
What is #9a9eab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a9eab is rgb(154, 158, 171), in HSL hsl(226, 9%, 64%) and in CMYK 10%, 8%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #9a9eab?
This color creates a balanced look when paired with warm earth tones like terracotta or soft cream. These pairings ground the cool, ashy nature of the blue-purple undertones without letting the palette feel too sterile or detached.
Is #9a9eab suitable for text on a white background?
While #9a9eab offers some contrast against white, it may fail accessibility standards for smaller body text. To ensure readability on light backgrounds, stick to using it for large headers, subtle UI borders, or icons rather than dense paragraphs.
Is #9a9eab readable on white or black?
#9a9eab has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.85:1 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.