#9E9496 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted pink carries a distinct grey undertone that keeps it feeling restrained and sophisticated. Because it is desaturated, #9e9496 works well as a supporting background rather than a primary focus. Pair it with deep charcoal or warm slate to maintain its modern edge. With a 7.1:1 contrast ratio against black text, it offers excellent readability for body copy in UI layouts.
Questions about #9e9496
What is #9e9496 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e9496 is rgb(158, 148, 150), in HSL hsl(348, 5%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 5%, 38%.
Does #9e9496 read as a warm or cool color?
While #9e9496 contains red tones typical of pink, its distinct grey desaturation makes it lean cool and restrained. This allows it to function effectively as a neutral rather than a vibrant or aggressive accent color in professional design systems.
What colors pair well with #9e9496?
This muted shade works best when paired with high-contrast, darker neutrals like charcoal or deep slate to ground its softness. Adding a crisp white or a soft, warm cream can also highlight its subtle pink character without overwhelming the layout.
Is #9e9496 readable on white or black?
#9e9496 has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.13:1 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.