RAL 1019 Grey Beige

#9E9764

RAL color

RAL 1019 Grey Beige (#9E9764) is a warm, muted greige — a grey-beige fusion in the RAL Classic system. This understated, sophisticated neutral is widely used in European architectural exteriors, commercial interior paint, and manufactured goods where a calm, modern neutral is required that reads neither warm nor cold.

Color Values

HEX

#9E9764

RGB

158, 151, 100

HSL

52.8, 23.0%, 50.6%

HSV

52.8, 36.7%, 62.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 4.4%, 36.7%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.67 0.07 101.4

Properties

Color Psychology

Pure yellow is the most luminous color in the spectrum, instantly associated with sunshine, optimism, and alertness. It stimulates the nervous system and enhances concentration, which is why it appears on school buses and warning signs. Yellow demands attention faster than any other color.

Design Usage

Medium yellow is powerful for attention badges, star ratings, and highlight accents in otherwise neutral interfaces. It is one of the hardest colors to use as a primary brand color because of contrast limitations against white. Dark text on yellow achieves strong readability, making it effective for caution banners.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #9E9764;
color: #9E9764;
border-color: #9E9764;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 400 #A8A29E

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.97:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.06:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E9764?

RGB(158, 151, 100) · HSL(52.8, 23.0%, 50.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 4.4%, 36.7%, 38.0%)

Does #9E9764 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.97:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9E9764?

Use 000000 text on a #9E9764 background; contrast on black is 7.06:1.