#9C9E97 Hex Color
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#9c9e97 is a muted yellow-green with ashy gray undertones and moderate lightness. Its dusty, low-saturation finish feels dependable and practical rather than bright, making it useful for nature, construction, budget, or sports branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside dark charcoal or navy. Black text reads clearly on this hex code at about a 7.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #9c9e97
What is #9c9e97 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c9e97 is rgb(156, 158, 151), in HSL hsl(77, 3%, 61%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 4%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9c9e97?
#9c9e97 pairs well with charcoal for crisp text and terracotta for a warmer, more energetic accent; navy can add structure without making the palette feel too stark in branding and interface work.
Where does #9c9e97 work best in a design?
Its dusty, low-saturation yellow-green works best as a supporting tone in nature, budget, construction, or sports layouts, adding an earthy signal without competing with stronger brand colors in busy compositions. On large surfaces, pair it with dark text because white text lacks enough contrast.
Is #9c9e97 readable on white or black?
#9c9e97 has a 2.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.75:1 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.