#9CA5A1 Color Information

Hex color code: #9CA5A1

The hex color #9CA5A1 is a understated cyan with RGB values of (156, 165, 161) and HSL of (153°, 5%, 63%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Sea Green

HEX

#9CA5A1

RGB

156, 165, 161

HSL

153°, 5%, 63%

CMYK

5%, 0%, 2%, 35%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #9CA5A1;
background-color: #9CA5A1;
border-color: #9CA5A1;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #9CA5A1;
border: 2px solid #9CA5A1;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#9CA5A1]
text-[#9CA5A1]
border-[#9CA5A1]
shadow-[0_0_10px_9CA5A1]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9CA5A1, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #9CA5A1; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #9CA5A1; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #9CA5A1; background-color: #9CA5A115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #9CA5A120; border-left: 4px solid #9CA5A1; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #9CA5A1; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #9CA5A1 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

156, 165, 161

Red: 156 / Green: 165 / Blue: 161

HSL

153°, 5%, 63%

Hue: 153° / Saturation: 5% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

5%, 0%, 2%, 35%

Cyan: 5% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 2% / Key: 35%

What color is #9CA5A1?

#9CA5A1 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

A59CA0

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #9CA5A1 to RGB:

rgb(156, 165, 161)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #9CA5A1 to HSL:

hsl(153, 5%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #9CA5A1 to CMYK:

cmyk(5%, 0%, 2%, 35%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#9CA5A1 is a balanced cyan color with RGB values of 156, 165, 161 and HSL of 153°, 5%, 63%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #9CA5A1 is #A59CA0, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9CA59C.

Use #9CA5A1 in CSS: color: #9CA5A1 or background-color: #9CA5A1. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #9CA5A1

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 8.31:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9CA5A1?

#9CA5A1 is a balanced cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #9CA5A1?

#9CA5A1 in RGB is (156, 165, 161) - 156 red, 165 green, and 161 blue.

How to use #9CA5A1 in CSS?

Use #9CA5A1 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #9CA5A1?

#A59CA0 (complementary), #9CA59C (analogous), and #74817B (lighter shade) work well with #9CA5A1.