#9FA49F Hex Color
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Reach for #9fa49f when an interface needs a grey background with a bit of life. This mid grey carries a faint green undertone, so it reads softer than pure greys while staying neutral. It works best as a supporting tone behind dark text, which clears WCAG AA at about 8.3:1 contrast. Pair it with charcoal or muted terracotta for a calm, practical palette.
Questions about #9fa49f
What is #9fa49f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9fa49f is rgb(159, 164, 159), in HSL hsl(120, 3%, 63%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 3%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #9fa49f?
Pair #9fa49f with deep charcoal for a grounded, professional look, or add terracotta for warmth that offsets its green undertone. Navy also works when you need more contrast without jumping to black.
Is #9fa49f readable on white or black?
#9fa49f has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.28:1 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.