#9CA5A1 Hex Color
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A dusty, ashy teal, #9ca5a1 carries a calm, neutral weight that fits well in tech or healthcare branding. It works best as a primary background because it offers high legibility when paired with black text. To keep the design from appearing muddy, balance this cool tone with crisp white or deep charcoal accents. The hex code for this muted grey-teal is #9ca5a1.
Questions about #9ca5a1
What is #9ca5a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ca5a1 is rgb(156, 165, 161), in HSL hsl(153, 5%, 63%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 2%, 35%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What color combinations work best with #9ca5a1?
This muted grey-teal pairs effectively with charcoal for high-contrast text or crisp white to keep the interface looking clean. Avoid pairing it with similar muted tones, as the lack of contrast can make your design feel muddy or uninspired.
Is #9ca5a1 readable on white or black?
#9ca5a1 has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.31:1 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.