#919294 Hex Color
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This mid-tone, neutral grey lacks strong saturation, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds where you need to reduce visual noise. It provides excellent legibility for black body text, comfortably meeting WCAG AA standards. While #919294 acts as a sturdy supporting tone, it can appear slightly flat if overused across large, empty layouts without stronger accent colors to provide definition. The hex code for this shade is #919294.
Questions about #919294
What is #919294 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #919294 is rgb(145, 146, 148), in HSL hsl(220, 1%, 57%) and in CMYK 2%, 1%, 0%, 42%.
Where does #919294 work best in UI design?
#919294 functions best as a background tone for interfaces, sidebars, or footer sections where you need to separate content without visual clutter. Because of its neutral balance, it provides excellent contrast for dark text, ensuring accessibility for body copy.
Is #919294 considered a warm or cool grey?
#919294 is a true neutral grey that sits between warm and cool tones, making it incredibly versatile for color schemes. It pairs well with high-contrast colors like navy or soft pastels without clashing, as it lacks strong undertones.
Is #919294 readable on white or black?
#919294 has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.74:1 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.