#9c9c9c - Codex Grey color

A medium-neutral gray sitting squarely between light and dark, appearing balanced and subdued without strong warm or cool bias. It reads as calm, utilitarian, and modern—suitable for backgrounds, typography contrasts, or minimalist interfaces. Its moderate luminance makes it versatile for pairing with both bright accent colors and deeper shades, offering understated sophistication. In design it conveys neutrality, stability, and practicality, lending a contemporary, industrial feel while remaining unobtrusive and easy to harmonize with varied palettes.

color #9c9c9c

#9c9c9c color RGB value is 156, 156, 156, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.388. Alternative names for that color are: codex grey, gray, darkgray, star dust, violet, darkgrey.

Color Conversion

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Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
156, 156, 156
rgb(156, 156, 156)
CMYK
0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.388
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sRGB
0.612, 0.612, 0.612
rgb(61.2% 61.2% 61.2%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.606, 0.606, 0.606
color(a98-rgb 0.606 0.606 0.606)
HCT
210, 2.14, 64.4
color(--hct 210 1.47% 64.4%)
HSL
NaN, 0.00, 61.2
hsl(none 0% 61.2%)
HSV
NaN, 0.00, 61.2
color(--hsv none 0% 61.2%)
HWB
NaN, 61.2, 38.8
hwb(none 61.2% 38.8%)
Lab
64.4, -5.55e-14, 0.00
lab(64.4 0 0)
P3
0.612, 0.612, 0.612
color(display-p3 0.612 0.612 0.612)
XYZ D50
0.321, 0.332, 0.274
color(xyz-d50 0.321 0.332 0.274)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#9c9c9c
RGB:156 156 156
HSL:0deg 0% 61.18%
HEX:#9c9c9c
RGB:156 156 156
HSL:0deg 0% 61.18%

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