#9E8C9C

Color Details

HEX
#9E8C9C
RGB
rgb(158, 140, 156)
HSL
hsl(307, 8%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 11%, 1%, 38%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.69:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9e8c9c
Contrast 6.69:1 AA
White on #9e8c9c
Contrast 3.14:1 Fail
#9e8c9c on Black
Contrast 6.69:1 AA
#9e8c9c on White
Contrast 3.14:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b1a3b0
#c5bac4
#d8d1d7
#7e707d
#5f545e
#3f383e

Complement & Analogous

#8b9c8d
#ab7c8e
#997cab

Triadic

#9a9c8b
#8b9a9c

Monochrome

#3f383e #5f545e #9e8c9c #c5bac4 #d8d1d7 #ece8eb

Analogous

#997cab #b8a3c4 #9e8c9c #bc96a5 #ab7c8e #896372

Complementary Mix

#5f545e #9e8c9c #c5bac4 #8b9c8d #b4bfb5 #5a655c

Nearby Colors

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#9e8c9d
#9e8c8c
#9e8cac

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About #9E8C9C

#9E8C9C converts to RGB(158, 140, 156) and HSL(307, 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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#9E8C9C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9E8C9C?
RGB: 158, 140, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(158, 140, 156)
Is #9E8C9C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9E8C9C?
Complement: #8b9c8d.
Does #9E8C9C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.14:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.69:1 (AA (normal text)).