#9C998C Hex Color
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This muted, dusty tone lands between gray and desaturated yellow. Because of its low chroma, #9c998c works best as a grounding neutral rather than a vibrant pop of color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or muted olive greens for a raw, industrial aesthetic. With a high contrast ratio of 7.3:1 against black, this hex code remains legible even for small, functional body text.
Questions about #9c998c
What is #9c998c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c998c is rgb(156, 153, 140), in HSL hsl(49, 7%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 10%, 39%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #9c998c for a professional design?
Is #9c998c readable on white or black?
#9c998c has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.34:1 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.