#9E9499 Hex Color
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Not a candy pink but a greyed-down one, #9e9499 reads dusty and almost smoky. That low saturation gives it grown-up charm, closer to cosmetics packaging than confectionery. It flatters deep plum and works best as a supporting tone, though large areas can turn muddy. Black text on the hex code #9e9499 reaches about 7.1:1 contrast, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #9e9499
What is #9e9499 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e9499 is rgb(158, 148, 153), in HSL hsl(330, 5%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 3%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e9499?
Deep plum, forest green, and charcoal all bring out its rosy undertone. Cream or warm ivory keeps it from washing out next to plain white.
Is #9e9499 readable on white or black?
#9e9499 has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.14:1 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.