#9C9E97

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C9E97?

RGB(156, 158, 151), HSL(77.1, 3.5%, 60.6%), CMYK(1.3%, 0.0%, 4.4%, 38.0%).

Q: Does #9C9E97 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.71:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9C9E97 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 156, 158, 151, in HSL 77.1°, 3.5%, 60.6%, and in CMYK 1.3%, 0.0%, 4.4%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 7004 Signal Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C9E97

RGB

156, 158, 151

HSL

77.1, 3.5%, 60.6%

HSV

77.1, 4.4%, 62.0%

CMYK

1.3%, 0.0%, 4.4%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.6955 0.0103 119.7

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 7004 Signal Grey

Color Psychology

Medium gray represents balance, neutrality, and diplomatic composure. It is the color of concrete, steel, and overcast skies, suggesting urban modernity and industrial strength. Gray communicates professionalism and impartiality in equal measure.

Design Usage

Medium gray is essential for body text, icons, and secondary labels in user interfaces. It provides the typographic backbone of design systems, separating primary from secondary information. Ensure proper contrast ratios since many popular mid-gray values fall below WCAG AA for text on white backgrounds.