#9196A5 Hex Color
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#9196a5 is a dusty, desaturated indigo with strong grey undertones. Because it balances coolness with a muted, approachable character, it works well as a background color for professional finance or tech interfaces. Since it holds high contrast against black text, it remains legible for body copy. The hex code for this ashy blue is #9196a5.
Questions about #9196a5
What is #9196a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9196a5 is rgb(145, 150, 165), in HSL hsl(225, 10%, 61%) and in CMYK 12%, 9%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #9196a5 in a design scheme?
Does #9196a5 read more like a blue or a grey?
#9196a5 sits firmly in the middle, reading as a cool, ashy indigo that leans heavily into grey territory. Its desaturated quality makes it feel more like a neutral than a vibrant blue, giving it a versatile, understated character.
Is #9196a5 readable on white or black?
#9196a5 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.