Crystal Noir
A restrained and professional dusty grey
Crystal Noir is a restrained, dusty grey with minimal saturation. It functions well as a stable, neutral background that feels professional without being clinical. Because it maintains strong contrast against black, it works effectively for legible typography. The hex code for this shade is #a9a3a4. Use it alongside deep charcoal or muted jewel tones to avoid a washed-out appearance on screen.
Questions about Crystal Noir
What is the hex code for Crystal Noir?
Crystal Noir is #a9a3a4. In RGB that is rgb(169, 163, 164), in HSL hsl(350, 3%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 3%, 34%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #a9a3a4 Crystal Noir?
Is #a9a3a4 suitable for text-heavy interface designs?
This shade provides excellent readability when used as a background for dark, high-contrast text. It feels professional and composed, making it a reliable choice for UI sections that need to feel unobtrusive yet clearly defined and modern.
Is Crystal Noir readable on white or black?
Crystal Noir has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.46:1 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.