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#9E9E9E Color — #9E9E9E

Complete color reference for #9E9E9E: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#9E9E9E
RGBrgb(158, 158, 158)
HSLhsl(0, 0%, 62%)
HSVhsv(0, 0%, 62%)
CMYKC:0% M:0% Y:0% K:38%
CSS Color#9E9E9E
Decimal10395294
Luminance0.3419

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#9E9E9E on White
Ratio: 2.68:1 — Fail
#9E9E9E on Black
Ratio: 7.84:1 — AAA
White on #9E9E9E
Ratio: 2.68:1 — Fail
Black on #9E9E9E
Ratio: 7.84:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FAFAFA
100#F0F0F0
200#E2E2E2
300#D3D3D3
400#C0C0C0
500#9E9E9E
600#7E7E7E
700#5F5F5F
800#3F3F3F
900#282828

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #9E9E9E?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(158, 158, 158). The red channel is 158, green is 158, and blue is 158 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #9E9E9E?

The HSL value is hsl(0, 0%, 62%). Hue is 0°, saturation is 0%, and lightness is 62%.

Does #9E9E9E meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #9E9E9E achieves a 2.68:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 7.84:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #9E9E9E?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #9E9E9E is #9E9E9E.