#908E90 Hex Color
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Almost perfectly neutral, #908e90 is a mid-light grey with barely any saturation. It sits between dark and light, which makes it a reliable supporting tone rather than a lead color. Pair it with terracotta or deep teal to keep designs from going flat. Black text on the hex code reaches about 6.5:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable. Use it for interfaces, architecture visuals and minimal layouts.
Questions about #908e90
What is #908e90 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #908e90 is rgb(144, 142, 144), in HSL hsl(300, 1%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 0%, 44%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #908e90?
Warm accents like terracotta or a deep teal give this grey life, while muted greens keep the palette calm. Avoid pale greys nearby, since the combination can look washed out.
Is #908e90 readable on white or black?
#908e90 has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.45:1 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.