#9C9A98 Hex Color
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This dusty, mid-tone grey acts as a stable foundation for minimal UI designs. Because it maintains a high 7.5:1 contrast ratio against black, you can use it for small body text without compromising readability. The hex code #9c9a98 pairs effectively with crisp white or deep charcoal to ground a layout. This neutral shade reads professional and avoids looking washed out.
Questions about #9c9a98
What is #9c9a98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c9a98 is rgb(156, 154, 152), in HSL hsl(30, 2%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 3%, 39%.
What colors best complement #9c9a98 in a UI layout?
This shade works effectively when paired with charcoal for depth or crisp white for a clean, minimalist contrast. Because #9c9a98 is a balanced mid-tone, it also acts as a versatile bridge between high-contrast blacks and softer, lighter background tones.
Is #9c9a98 readable on white or black?
#9c9a98 has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.48:1 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.