#9096A7 Hex Color
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Dusty and muted, #9096a7 carries a distinct ashy quality that leans more gray than vivid blue. Because of its desaturated, controlled appearance, this shade works best as a neutral background rather than a focal point. Pair it with soft cream or warm beige to ground the tone. The hex code is #9096a7, and it offers excellent legibility for black body text in digital interfaces.
Questions about #9096a7
What is #9096a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9096a7 is rgb(144, 150, 167), in HSL hsl(224, 12%, 61%) and in CMYK 14%, 10%, 0%, 35%.
How should I use #9096a7 in a color palette?
Use #9096a7 as a grounding neutral element to prevent brighter colors from overwhelming your design. It pairs beautifully with warm, creamy off-whites or soft beige tones, which prevent the cool gray-blue from appearing too clinical or sterile in a layout.
Is #9096a7 readable on white or black?
#9096a7 has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.10:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.