#9DABA9 Hex Color
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A desaturated, dusty teal, #9daba9 acts as a sophisticated neutral with cool grey undertones. It maintains a high contrast ratio with black text, making it a reliable choice for UI body copy in technology or healthcare branding. This color can look washed out next to pure white, so pair it with deep slate or warm metallics to anchor the design. The hex code is #9daba9.
Questions about #9daba9
What is #9daba9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9daba9 is rgb(157, 171, 169), in HSL hsl(171, 8%, 64%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 1%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #9daba9 work well for UI text?
Yes, #9daba9 maintains a high contrast ratio when paired with dark charcoal or black text, making it a reliable choice for body copy in tech or professional interfaces. Avoid using it against pure white backgrounds to prevent a washed-out appearance.
What colors pair best with #9daba9?
Is #9daba9 readable on white or black?
#9daba9 has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.83:1 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.