#9E999E Hex Color
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#9e999e is a mid grey with a faint violet cast that keeps it from feeling flat. Its low saturation and medium lightness make it a steady supporting tone in UI and minimal layouts. Black text on it reaches about 7.5:1 contrast, so small body copy stays legible. Just know it can wash out beside pure white.
Questions about #9e999e
What is #9e999e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e999e is rgb(158, 153, 158), in HSL hsl(300, 3%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 0%, 38%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9e999e?
Is #9e999e readable on white or black?
#9e999e has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.50:1 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.