#9E9A88 Hex Color
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This muted olive-grey sits firmly between yellow and stone, offering a dusty, grounded appearance. Because of its low saturation, #9e9a88 functions best as a supporting tone or neutral background rather than a main accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or muted terracotta, which helps ground the color. The hex code #9e9a88 also provides excellent contrast for black text, ensuring readability in UI applications.
Questions about #9e9a88
What is #9e9a88 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e9a88 is rgb(158, 154, 136), in HSL hsl(49, 10%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 14%, 38%.
What color combinations work best with #9e9a88?
This shade pairs beautifully with charcoal for a sophisticated, high-contrast professional look or terracotta to introduce a touch of warmth. Its low saturation keeps these pairings balanced and prevents the final design from becoming visually overwhelming or busy.
Is #9e9a88 readable on white or black?
#9e9a88 has a 2.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.43:1 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.