#9D9D9C Hex Color
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#9d9d9c is a muted, ashy grey with a dusty finish and balanced lightness. Its restrained character suits UI backgrounds, typography, and minimalist product design without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting neutral with deep navy or black, since white text lacks contrast. The hex code #9d9d9c supports clear black body text at about 7.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #9d9d9c
What is #9d9d9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d9d9c is rgb(157, 157, 156), in HSL hsl(60, 1%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 1%, 38%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9d9d9c?
#9d9d9c pairs well with deep navy, black, and muted blue accents, which give its dusty neutral tone more definition without overwhelming it. Use brighter accents sparingly when you want the gray to remain the visual foundation.
Is #9d9d9c readable on white or black?
#9d9d9c has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.73:1 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.