#9C9794
Approximate name: Dark Gray
Technical formats
Color-space values for scientific work and cross-device comparison.
Practical formats
Ready to paste into CSS, Tailwind, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more.
Color analysis
Objective metrics: luminance, hue, saturation, temperature, and contrast.
Nearest name
DarkGray
Relative luminance
0.313
Hue H
22°
Saturation S
4%
Lightness L
60%
Value V
61%
Temperature
Neutral
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Near gray
Hue family
Gray
Contrast on white: 2.89:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 7.27:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Pass)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#9c9794
Protanopia
#9a9a95
Deuteranopia
#9a9b95
Tritanopia
#9c9595
Achromatopsia
#989898
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.