#9E9E9D Hex Color
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#9e9e9d is a mid-tone grey with an ashy, dusty character. It provides a stable, professional backdrop for interfaces and typography. Because this shade maintains a high contrast ratio with black text, it reads clearly as body copy in digital design. The hex code for this neutral tone is #9e9e9d. Use it as a reliable base color to support other elements rather than as a primary focal point.
Questions about #9e9e9d
What is #9e9e9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e9e9d is rgb(158, 158, 157), in HSL hsl(60, 1%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 1%, 38%.
Does #9e9e9d work well with dark text?
Yes, #9e9e9d maintains strong contrast against standard black or charcoal text, making it a reliable choice for UI body copy. Designers often use it to reduce visual strain compared to using pure black on white interfaces.
Is #9e9e9d considered a warm or cool grey?
It leans toward a neutral-to-cool balance, lacking the strong warm undertones found in beige or taupe. This neutral quality allows it to blend seamlessly into complex layouts without clashing with more vibrant accent colors in your design system.
Is #9e9e9d readable on white or black?
#9e9e9d has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.83:1 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.