#9C9CA1 Hex Color
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#9c9ca1 is a muted, medium-light grey with ashy undertones and a dusty, colorless appearance. Its restrained character suits interface backgrounds, architectural palettes, and minimal product design without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting neutral with charcoal or muted navy; black text remains highly legible, with about 7.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #9c9ca1.
Questions about #9c9ca1
What is #9c9ca1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c9ca1 is rgb(156, 156, 161), in HSL hsl(240, 3%, 62%) and in CMYK 3%, 3%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #9c9ca1?
Is #9c9ca1 readable on white or black?
#9c9ca1 has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.68:1 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.