#9CA6A3 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty teal carries a strong grey undertone that keeps it grounded and neutral. With a hex code of #9ca6a3, this shade works best as a supporting background or a subtle accent rather than a primary fill. It pairs well with charcoal or crisp white, offering enough contrast for readable body text. Use it in professional wellness or tech interfaces where clarity and restraint are required.
Questions about #9ca6a3
What is #9ca6a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ca6a3 is rgb(156, 166, 163), in HSL hsl(162, 5%, 63%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 2%, 35%.
What colors pair best with #9ca6a3?
#9ca6a3 thrives when paired with charcoal for high-contrast typography or crisp white to maintain a clean, modern aesthetic. Because of its strong grey undertone, it also complements soft warm neutrals or muted earthy tones for a balanced, professional look.
Is #9ca6a3 readable on white or black?
#9ca6a3 has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.39:1 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.