darkgray

#9BAB9E

MutedNeutral

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Conversions

RGB155, 171, 158
CMYK9, 0, 8, 33
HSL131°, 9%, 64%
LAB68, -8, 5
Closest Library Match
neutral-40097% Match

Readability

2.41On WhiteFAIL
8.71On BlackPASS AA

For optimal readability, use Black text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #9BAB9E

The hexadecimal color code #9BAB9E is a light, desaturated shade of Gray (known as darkgray). In the RGB color model, #9BAB9E is comprised of 155 red, 171 green, and 158 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 131 degrees, a saturation of 9%, and a lightness of 64%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 559 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create desaturated Gray atmospheres. Designers searching for Gray color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #9BAB9E.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind