#9E9E8F Hex Color
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The hex code #9e9e8f marks a muted yellow with ashy gray and olive undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a dusty, grounded feel, while the medium-light value keeps it approachable. Use it as a supporting tone for budget, sale, or construction graphics, where it brings restrained positivity and black text stays highly readable.
Questions about #9e9e8f
What is #9e9e8f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e9e8f is rgb(158, 158, 143), in HSL hsl(60, 7%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 9%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e9e8f?
Is #9e9e8f readable on white or black?
#9e9e8f has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.74:1 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.