#9C8A8C

Color Details

HEX
#9C8A8C
RGB
rgb(156, 138, 140)
HSL
hsl(353, 8%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 12%, 10%, 39%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.43:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9c8a8c
Contrast 6.43:1 AA
White on #9c8a8c
Contrast 3.27:1 Fail
#9c8a8c on Black
Contrast 6.43:1 AA
#9c8a8c on White
Contrast 3.27:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b0a1a3
#c4b9ba
#d7d0d1
#7d6e70
#5e5354
#3e3738

Complement & Analogous

#8b9c9a
#ab8e7c
#ab7c99

Triadic

#8d9c8b
#8b8d9c

Monochrome

#3e3738 #5e5354 #9c8a8c #c4b9ba #d7d0d1 #ebe8e8

Analogous

#ab7c99 #c4a3b8 #9c8a8c #bca596 #ab8e7c #897263

Complementary Mix

#5e5354 #9c8a8c #c4b9ba #8b9c9a #b4bfbd #5a6564

Nearby Colors

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#9c8a8d
#9c8a7c
#9c8a9c

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About #9C8A8C

#9C8A8C converts to RGB(156, 138, 140) and HSL(353, 8%, 58%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#9C8A8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9C8A8C?
RGB: 156, 138, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(156, 138, 140)
Is #9C8A8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9C8A8C?
Complement: #8b9c9a.
Does #9C8A8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.27:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.43:1 (AA (normal text)).