#9C9E9D Hex Color
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Reach for #9c9e9d when a design needs a grey that stays neutral without going flat. This mid-light shade has an ashy, dusty quality from its very low saturation, and the hex code reads calm and practical on screens. Black text passes AA on it at about 7.8:1 contrast, so it works behind small body copy. Best as a supporting tone, since it can wash out next to pure white.
Questions about #9c9e9d
What is #9c9e9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c9e9d is rgb(156, 158, 157), in HSL hsl(150, 1%, 62%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 1%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9c9e9d?
Pair #9c9e9d with a deep charcoal for layered neutrals, or add a muted terracotta accent for warmth. Its near-zero saturation lets stronger colors carry the palette.
Is #9c9e9d readable on white or black?
#9c9e9d has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.79:1 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.