#9CB0AC Hex Color
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Ashy and lightly muted, #9cb0ac is a dusty teal with gray undertones and moderate lightness. Its restrained saturation supports sophistication and clarity without feeling sterile. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces. Pair it with black text, which achieves about a 9.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #9cb0ac
What is #9cb0ac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9cb0ac is rgb(156, 176, 172), in HSL hsl(168, 11%, 65%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 2%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #9cb0ac?
It works best with charcoal text and warmer accents such as terracotta or burgundy, which give the gray-teal base more definition without overpowering its restrained character. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a high-energy accent.
Is #9cb0ac readable on white or black?
#9cb0ac has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.21:1 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.