#9AA4AE Hex Color
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More grey than blue, this dusty shade carries just enough pigment to read blueish. The hex code #9aa4ae works as a UI background or supporting tone, and black text hits about 8.3:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small copy. Pair it with terracotta or brass to warm it up. Next to plain white it can look washed out, so lean on darker neutrals instead.
Questions about #9aa4ae
What is #9aa4ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9aa4ae is rgb(154, 164, 174), in HSL hsl(210, 11%, 64%) and in CMYK 11%, 6%, 0%, 32%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9aa4ae?
Warm accents like terracotta, brass, and oxblood red balance its grey undertone, while charcoal and deep navy give it weight. Skip pale pastels, which disappear against its muted surface.
Is #9aa4ae readable on white or black?
#9aa4ae has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.29:1 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.