#9B9694 Hex Color
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Muted and slightly warm, #9b9694 is an ashy gray with dusty undertones and a restrained, practical character. It supports professional interfaces, product layouts, and architectural palettes without competing for attention. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or muted olive; white can make it look washed out. The hex code is #9b9694, with black text providing strong contrast.
Questions about #9b9694
What is #9b9694 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b9694 is rgb(155, 150, 148), in HSL hsl(17, 3%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 5%, 39%.
Does #9b9694 look warm or cool?
The #9b9694 hex color reads as a slightly warm gray because its red channel is higher than its green and blue values, giving the ashiness a dusty beige cast rather than a crisp, blue-gray appearance.
What colors pair well with #9b9694?
Pair #9b9694 with charcoal for a grounded interface, muted olive for an earthy accent, or dusty blue for cooler balance; keep brighter tones in small doses so the ashy gray remains a calm supporting color.
Is #9b9694 readable on white or black?
#9b9694 has a 2.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.18:1 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.