#9DA098

#9DA098

Color Values

HEX

#9DA098

RGB

157, 160, 152

HSL

82.5, 4.0%, 61.2%

HSV

82.5, 5.0%, 62.7%

CMYK

1.9%, 0.0%, 5.0%, 37.3%

OKLCH

0.7009 0.0119 123.5

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #9DA098;
color: #9DA098;
border-color: #9DA098;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 400 #A8A29E

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.65:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.92:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9DA098?

RGB(157, 160, 152) · HSL(82.5, 4.0%, 61.2%) · CMYK(1.9%, 0.0%, 5.0%, 37.3%)

Does #9DA098 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.65:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9DA098?

Use 000000 text on a #9DA098 background; contrast on black is 7.92:1.