darkgray

#9BABA9

MutedNeutral

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB155, 171, 169
CMYK9, 0, 1, 33
HSL173°, 9%, 64%
LAB69, -6, -1
Closest Library Match
gray-40098% Match

Readability

2.38On WhiteFAIL
8.79On 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 #9BABA9

The hexadecimal color code #9BABA9 is a light, desaturated shade of Gray (known as darkgray). In the RGB color model, #9BABA9 is comprised of 155 red, 171 green, and 169 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 173 degrees, a saturation of 9%, and a lightness of 64%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 530 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 #9BABA9.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind