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Running Number
10,265,518
HEX
#9CA3AE
RGB
156, 163, 174
HSL
217°,10%,65%
HSV
217°,10%,68%
CMYK
10%,6%,0%,32%
Brightness
64%
Type
Light
AA Normal Text: ≥ 4.5:1
AA Large Text: ≥ 3.0:1
AAA Normal Text: ≥ 7.0:1
AAA Large Text: ≥ 4.5:1
#9CA3AE sits at 217° on the color wheel, placing it in the azure family of the cool half of the spectrum. With 10% saturation and 65% lightness, it reads as a heavily muted, light tone — a quiet, restrained presence that recedes rather than competes. Its RGB mix of 156, 163, 174 produces a 8.26:1 contrast ratio against black, which clears WCAG AAA for body text in that pairing.
In RGB space #9CA3AE is a clear variant of CSS rosy brown — about 49 units away from #BC8F8F. Designers reach for azure hues at this saturation when the brief calls for restraint and atmosphere, and at this lightness when they want a present, comfortable mid-canvas voice. On screen the cool cast tends to pair best with warm neutrals in the 25°-45° range to add life.
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Checkbox Active
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Icon Highlight
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Modal Header
Tab Active
Alert Box
Timeline Dot
Loading Spinner
Dropdown Selected
Table Row Highlight
Calendar Date
Mobile Device
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