#9B9DA0 Hex Color
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#9b9da0 is a muted, medium-light gray with a slight blue undertone and an ashy, dusty finish. Its restrained character supports professional interfaces, product layouts, and minimalist backgrounds without demanding attention. Use it as a dominant base with black typography for about 7.7:1 contrast. The hex code #9b9da0 also pairs well with navy or warm wood tones.
Questions about #9b9da0
What is #9b9da0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b9da0 is rgb(155, 157, 160), in HSL hsl(216, 3%, 62%) and in CMYK 3%, 2%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #9b9da0?
Does #9b9da0 read as warm or cool?
#9b9da0 reads as a cool gray because its slight blue undertone shifts the neutral base away from beige. Its dusty, low-saturation finish keeps that coolness understated, making it suitable for clean interfaces, product layouts, and quiet backgrounds.
Is #9b9da0 readable on white or black?
#9b9da0 has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.72:1 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.