#9E9293 Hex Color
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Reach for #9e9293 when a design needs warmth without shouting. This ashy red sits at low saturation and mid lightness, so it reads dusty and almost gray instead of vivid. The hex code #9e9293 works best as a supporting tone or large background, since thin accents can look muddy. Black text stays readable on it at about 7.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #9e9293
What is #9e9293 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e9293 is rgb(158, 146, 147), in HSL hsl(355, 6%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 7%, 38%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9e9293?
Deep navy and charcoal make #9e9293 look richer, because the dark tones push its warm undertone forward. Cream suits softer palettes, while bright reds or pinks tend to flatten it.
Is #9e9293 readable on white or black?
#9e9293 has a 3.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.98:1 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.