#9D9EB5 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Ashy and dusty with strong grey undertones, #9d9eb5 is a reserved, moody indigo. Designers find success using this tone as a muted base for luxury or spiritual branding. Black text offers excellent legibility against the surface, exceeding standard contrast requirements. Avoid using it for high-impact accents, as it reads best alongside charcoal or dark slate. The hex code is #9d9eb5.
Questions about #9d9eb5
What is #9d9eb5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d9eb5 is rgb(157, 158, 181), in HSL hsl(238, 14%, 66%) and in CMYK 13%, 13%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What color palettes work best with #9d9eb5?
This color looks best when paired with dark, grounded tones like charcoal or deep slate, which emphasize its dusty, ashy character. Avoid using it alongside bright, high-impact neon accents, as those tend to clash with its reserved and moody aesthetic.
Is #9d9eb5 readable on white or black?
#9d9eb5 has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.99:1 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.