#9F9A97

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F9A97?

RGB(159, 154, 151), HSL(22.5, 4.0%, 60.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 3.1%, 5.0%, 37.6%).

Q: Does #9F9A97 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.78:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9F9A97 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 159, 154, 151, in HSL 22.5°, 4.0%, 60.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 3.1%, 5.0%, 37.6%. The nearest named color is RAL 9022 Pearl Light Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#9F9A97

RGB

159, 154, 151

HSL

22.5, 4.0%, 60.8%

HSV

22.5, 5.0%, 62.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 3.1%, 5.0%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.6895 0.0073 53.4

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 9022 Pearl Light 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.