#909B9E Hex Color
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This muted, ashy cyan carries a dusty quality that feels technical and grounded. Because of its low saturation, #909b9e works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Pair it with crisp charcoal or deep navy for a professional aesthetic in UI design. Since black text provides excellent readability against this shade, it is a reliable choice for accessible, professional content layouts.
Questions about #909b9e
What is #909b9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #909b9e is rgb(144, 155, 158), in HSL hsl(193, 7%, 59%) and in CMYK 9%, 2%, 0%, 38%.
How should I use #909b9e in a user interface?
#909b9e works best as a secondary or background element because its low saturation prevents it from overwhelming your primary calls to action. Use it to ground your interface by pairing it with charcoal or deep navy text for high-contrast, readable layouts.
Does #909b9e read as warm or cool?
This color sits on the cooler side of the spectrum, carrying a distinct ashy cyan undertone that leans toward a desaturated, industrial blue. It lacks the warmth of earth tones, making it ideal for clean, modern, and clinical design aesthetics.
Is #909b9e readable on white or black?
#909b9e has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.36:1 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.