#9D9494 Hex Color
Red sanded down to grey
Think of concrete dusted with brick powder. This dusty red sits so close to grey that its warmth barely registers, which tames the urgency red usually carries. The hex code #9d9494 works best as a supporting tone, flattering deep navy or forest green, and it fades fast next to white. Black text clears AA contrast on it easily, so it holds up behind body copy.
Questions about #9d9494
What is #9d9494 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d9494 is rgb(157, 148, 148), in HSL hsl(0, 4%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 6%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9d9494?
Deep navy and forest green both make #9d9494 look richer than beige or camel would, since their cool depth offsets its grey warmth. Charcoal works too when you want a low-key, tonal scheme.
Is #9d9494 readable on white or black?
#9d9494 has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.09:1 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.