#9E9C9E Hex Color
Neutral grey with a dusty edge
#9e9c9e is a mid grey with a faint dusty undertone and almost no saturation. It reads neutral and steady, so it suits UI backgrounds, typography, and minimal layouts. Black text sits comfortably on it at about 7.7:1 contrast. As a supporting tone in a 30% role, it flatters deep plum or muted olive more than stark white does.
Questions about #9e9c9e
What is #9e9c9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e9c9e is rgb(158, 156, 158), in HSL hsl(300, 1%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e9c9e?
Deep plum, muted olive, and warm terracotta all give #9e9c9e some life without breaking its calm. Avoid placing it next to pure white, where the grey reads washed out and flat.
Is #9e9c9e readable on white or black?
#9e9c9e has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.70:1 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.