#908A96 Hex Color

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#908a96 is a muted purple with ashy gray undertones, moderate lightness, and low saturation. This dusty violet feels restrained, thoughtful, and slightly mysterious, fitting spiritual, luxury, gaming, or creative branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or burgundy rather than a dominant background, and pair it with black text for readable body copy. The hex code for this color is #908a96.

Questions about #908a96

What is #908a96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #908a96 is rgb(144, 138, 150), in HSL hsl(270, 5%, 56%) and in CMYK 4%, 8%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #908a96?
Pair #908a96 with charcoal for a grounded interface, burgundy for a richer editorial mood, or soft cream for warmth; these combinations give its low-saturation purple enough contrast without making the palette feel overly bright.
Is #908a96 readable on white or black?
#908a96 has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.26:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.