#9D9D94 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted grey features subtle yellow undertones that prevent it from feeling clinical or cold. Because #9d9d94 maintains a high level of legibility, it works well as a grounding neutral for body text. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals or muted teals. Use this hex code as a secondary background color to provide structure without the harshness of pure black or white.
Questions about #9d9d94
What is #9d9d94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d9d94 is rgb(157, 157, 148), in HSL hsl(60, 4%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 6%, 38%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Why is #9d9d94 a better background choice than pure grey?
This shade incorporates subtle yellow undertones, preventing it from appearing clinical or sterile on screens. It offers a softer, more organic feel that works exceptionally well as a grounding neutral for body text without sacrificing essential readability.
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Is #9d9d94 readable on white or black?
#9d9d94 has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.68:1 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.