#9C8A8D Hex Color
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This dusty, muted pink carries heavy grey undertones that soften its appearance. Because it is desaturated, #9c8a8d works best as a supporting tone in a palette rather than a dominant base. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals or warm creams to provide contrast. With sufficient readability for small text, this hex code is a reliable choice for UI elements that require a gentle, approachable touch.
Questions about #9c8a8d
What is #9c8a8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c8a8d is rgb(156, 138, 141), in HSL hsl(350, 8%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 10%, 39%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How should I use #9c8a8d in a UI design palette?
Does #9c8a8d feel more warm or cool?
This color sits in a transitional space, leaning slightly warm due to its pink origins but appearing cool-toned because of the significant grey desaturation. It acts as a neutral bridge that avoids the harshness of pure pink or sterile grey.
Is #9c8a8d readable on white or black?
#9c8a8d has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.43:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.