#909296 Hex Color

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This cool, mid-tone grey reads as a highly practical neutral. Because #909296 is muted and balanced, it serves as an excellent background for minimal interfaces or structural design elements. It provides enough contrast for readable black body text while maintaining a restrained, professional appearance. When you need a stable base that avoids visual noise, this hex code is a reliable choice.

Questions about #909296

What is #909296 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #909296 is rgb(144, 146, 150), in HSL hsl(220, 3%, 58%) and in CMYK 4%, 3%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #909296?
Because #909296 is a neutral, balanced grey, it works beautifully alongside high-contrast accents like navy or burgundy to create a sophisticated palette. You can also pair it with crisp white or deep black for a clean, structural design aesthetic.
Is #909296 readable on white or black?
#909296 has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.73:1 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.