#9B9C96 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #9b9c96 is a light grey with a faint green cast and low saturation. Its neutral character supports restraint, balance, and practical sophistication in interfaces, product design, architecture, and minimal layouts. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or background, though it can look muddy beside brighter colors. Black text reaches about 7.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #9b9c96
What is #9b9c96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b9c96 is rgb(155, 156, 150), in HSL hsl(70, 3%, 60%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 4%, 39%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #9b9c96 read warm or cool?
#9b9c96 reads neutral to slightly warm because its green component is a little lower than red and blue, while its low saturation softens the undertone across different lighting and surrounding colors.
What colors pair well with #9b9c96?
The hex pairs well with charcoal text and restrained accents such as burgundy or muted terracotta, which add depth without overwhelming its dusty surface; keep brighter colors limited to controls, highlights, or small brand details.
Is #9b9c96 readable on white or black?
#9b9c96 has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.58:1 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.