#9BA19C Hex Color
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This dusty, neutral grey carries a restrained professional quality. Because it is highly desaturated, #9ba19c works best as a supporting background rather than a focal point. Use it to ground bright accent colors in minimal UI designs. Black text reads clearly against this shade, providing excellent contrast for readable body copy. The hex code for this ashy tone is #9ba19c.
Questions about #9ba19c
What is #9ba19c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ba19c is rgb(155, 161, 156), in HSL hsl(130, 3%, 62%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 3%, 37%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How should I use #9ba19c in UI design?
#9ba19c works best as a neutral background for minimalist interfaces where you need to ground bright accent colors without competing for attention. It provides excellent readability for black text, maintaining high contrast while keeping the overall design aesthetic soft and professional.
Is #9ba19c a warm or cool grey?
Is #9ba19c readable on white or black?
#9ba19c has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.97:1 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.