#9AA0A4 Hex Color
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This mid-tone, ashy grey serves as a practical neutral that avoids harshness. Because it sits comfortably between light and dark, it works best as a supporting tone or UI background rather than a focal point. Pair #9aa0a4 with high-contrast black text for readability. The hex code #9aa0a4 offers professional stability, though it can look muddy if used near overly saturated, bright warm colors.
Questions about #9aa0a4
What is #9aa0a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9aa0a4 is rgb(154, 160, 164), in HSL hsl(204, 5%, 62%) and in CMYK 6%, 2%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Why does #9aa0a4 sometimes appear muddy in designs?
This ashy grey leans cool and muted, so placing #9aa0a4 next to highly saturated, warm tones like terracotta or bright yellow creates a visual conflict. The intensity of the warm color highlights the grey's dullness, making the overall palette appear unrefined or muddy.
Is #9aa0a4 readable on white or black?
#9aa0a4 has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.93:1 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.