#9E9C93 Hex Color
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This muted greige leans into yellow and grey undertones, creating a stable, understated neutral. The hex code #9e9c93 works well as a background for clean, modern interfaces. It maintains high contrast with black text, so it remains legible for small body copy. Pair this color with charcoal or deep teal, as it serves best as a reliable, grounding base rather than a focal point.
Questions about #9e9c93
What is #9e9c93 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e9c93 is rgb(158, 156, 147), in HSL hsl(49, 5%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 7%, 38%.
Does #9e9c93 lean more warm or cool?
This neutral leans warm due to subtle yellow undertones, which prevents it from feeling clinical or stark like a flat gray. It creates a comfortable, organic atmosphere that pairs beautifully with natural materials or high-contrast charcoal accents.
What design palettes pair best with #9e9c93?
Use #9e9c93 as a grounded, versatile base by pairing it with deep teal for a sophisticated modern interface or charcoal to maximize legibility. Its muted nature allows it to recede, letting bolder, saturated accent colors stand out on the page.
Is #9e9c93 readable on white or black?
#9e9c93 has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.63:1 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.