#9DA6AF Hex Color
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#9da6af is a dusty, ashy blue that sits one step away from grey. Its low saturation gives it a settled, dependable feel, which suits finance, healthcare, and government work. The hex code works best as a supporting tone or UI background, since it can read washed out next to plain white. Warm terracotta or deep navy keeps it from going flat. Black text hits about 8.5:1 contrast here.
Questions about #9da6af
What is #9da6af in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9da6af is rgb(157, 166, 175), in HSL hsl(210, 10%, 65%) and in CMYK 10%, 5%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #9da6af?
Warm terracotta, charcoal, and deep navy all give #9da6af enough contrast to keep it from reading flat. Cream also softens it more naturally than stark white does.
Is #9da6af readable on white or black?
#9da6af has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.50:1 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.