#9B979C Hex Color
Balanced grey with a dusty edge
Pewter with a faint purple cast, this grey sits at medium lightness with barely any saturation. The hex code #9b979c works best as a supporting tone or UI background, where black text reads clearly against it at about 7.3:1. It can wash out next to pure white, so pair it with deep burgundy or forest green for contrast.
Questions about #9b979c
What is #9b979c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b979c is rgb(155, 151, 156), in HSL hsl(288, 2%, 60%) and in CMYK 1%, 3%, 0%, 39%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9b979c?
Deep burgundy and forest green give this grey richness, while warm ochre adds quiet contrast. Both combinations keep its neutral character without letting it fade into the background.
Is #9b979c readable on white or black?
#9b979c has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.30:1 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.