#9E9789 Hex Color
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#9e9789 is a dusty, ashy tone that blends a muted yellow with strong gray undertones. Because it sits in a low-saturation range, it functions best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant color. Pair it with deep charcoal or burnt orange to avoid looking washed out. Since black text provides excellent readability against this hex code, it works well for small, legible body copy.
Questions about #9e9789
What is #9e9789 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e9789 is rgb(158, 151, 137), in HSL hsl(40, 10%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 13%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e9789?
#9e9789 functions best when paired with high-contrast options like deep charcoal or dark navy to keep it from looking washed out. You can also lean into its warmth by pairing it with burnt orange or terracotta for a grounded, organic palette.
Does #9e9789 work well for UI text?
#9e9789 is generally too light and low-contrast for primary body text on a white background, often failing accessibility standards. It works most effectively as a secondary text color, a muted background fill, or a soft border accent when paired with dark, readable typography.
Is #9e9789 readable on white or black?
#9e9789 has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.24:1 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.