#9C9FA5 Hex Color
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A flat, mid-tone grey with cool undertones, #9c9fa5 provides a steady foundation for professional interfaces. It functions best as a neutral background or primary typography color, where its high contrast ensures excellent readability for small text. While it avoids the sterility of pure white, it can appear washed out in designs lacking stronger contrasting elements. The hex code for this ashy grey is #9c9fa5.
Questions about #9c9fa5
What is #9c9fa5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c9fa5 is rgb(156, 159, 165), in HSL hsl(220, 5%, 63%) and in CMYK 5%, 4%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
When should #9c9fa5 be used in UI design?
#9c9fa5 excels as a primary typography color or subtle interface background because its cool undertones prevent the visual fatigue caused by pure black. Use it alongside charcoal for higher-contrast headings or white for clean, open spacing.
Is #9c9fa5 readable on white or black?
#9c9fa5 has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.91:1 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.