#919993 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted sage reads as a sophisticated neutral rather than a vibrant green. Because it carries significant grey undertones, #919993 works best as a supporting tone or background for organic brand identities. It offers enough contrast for legible black body text, making it a reliable choice for UI design where legibility is essential. Pair it with soft cream or charcoal to avoid a muddy appearance.
Questions about #919993
What is #919993 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #919993 is rgb(145, 153, 147), in HSL hsl(135, 4%, 58%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 4%, 40%.
What colors work best with #919993?
Is #919993 suitable for interface text?
Yes, #919993 provides sufficient contrast against white backgrounds for large headings or UI elements. However, avoid using it for small body text where readability is the priority, as its grey-green base is best reserved for backgrounds, borders, or accent buttons.
Is #919993 readable on white or black?
#919993 has a 2.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.18:1 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.