#9E9190 Hex Color
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The color of weathered brick or dried rose petals, #9e9190 is a dusty red with barely any saturation left. Almost grey, it keeps a faint warm undertone that reads gentle rather than bold. Use it as a supporting tone or background, since black text clears AA contrast on it. It flatters deep teal and navy better than bright white.
Questions about #9e9190
What is #9e9190 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e9190 is rgb(158, 145, 144), in HSL hsl(4, 7%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 9%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e9190?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all sharpen its muted warmth. Cream works too, though plain white can wash it out. Let #9e9190 sit as the quieter half of the pairing.
Is #9e9190 readable on white or black?
#9e9190 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.90:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.