#9F9090 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy red feels muted and grounded. The hex code for this color is #9f9090. It functions best as a supporting neutral rather than a primary focal point. Pair it with crisp off-whites to prevent the overall design from feeling muddy. Because of its mid-tone value, black text offers excellent contrast for readability on this specific background.
Questions about #9f9090
What is #9f9090 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f9090 is rgb(159, 144, 144), in HSL hsl(0, 7%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 9%, 38%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What are the best colors to pair with #9f9090?
#9f9090 acts as a sophisticated neutral that thrives when paired with crisp, bright whites or deep charcoal tones. Avoid placing it against similarly muted mid-tones, as this can make your overall color scheme appear muddy and lose visual clarity.
Is #9f9090 suitable for body text?
Due to its mid-tone value, #9f9090 works best as a background color rather than a primary text color. For optimal readability, pair it with dark, high-contrast text like onyx or standard black to ensure the content remains legible for users.
Is #9f9090 readable on white or black?
#9f9090 has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.86:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.