#9C908F Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, the hex code #9c908f produces a dusty reddish shade with strong gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its softened character suits romance, fashion, food packaging, and understated branding, while black text remains highly readable for accessible interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal, cream, or dark burgundy rather than a dominant background.
Questions about #9c908f
What is #9c908f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c908f is rgb(156, 144, 143), in HSL hsl(5, 6%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 8%, 39%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9c908f?
Does #9c908f read as a warm or cool color?
#9c908f reads as a warm, muted reddish gray because its red channel is slightly stronger than its green and blue channels, while its low saturation and gray component keep the warmth restrained rather than vivid.
Is #9c908f readable on white or black?
#9c908f has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.79:1 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.