#9B9C8B Hex Color
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A muted yellow with ashy gray undertones, #9b9c8b has a dusty, grounded look rather than bright energy. Its subdued character suits budget branding, sale graphics, construction materials, and practical interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep brown for approachable optimism. The hex code for this color is #9b9c8b, and black text reads clearly on it.
Questions about #9b9c8b
What is #9b9c8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b9c8b is rgb(155, 156, 139), in HSL hsl(64, 8%, 58%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 11%, 39%.
Does #9b9c8b read as warm or cool?
#9b9c8b reads as a softly warm, muted yellow because its yellow base outweighs the cooling effect of its ashy gray undertones. The gray keeps it restrained rather than sunny, so it works well with earthy neutrals.
What colors pair well with #9b9c8b?
#9b9c8b pairs well with charcoal, deep brown, cream, and terracotta, which reinforce its grounded warmth without making the palette feel bright. Use a dark neutral for structure and a warmer accent for contrast.
Is #9b9c8b readable on white or black?
#9b9c8b has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.52:1 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.