#91A3B0 Hex Color
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Cadet Grey is a muted, dusty blue with strong grey undertones. Because it feels desaturated and cool, it serves as a professional, grounded base color for technology and security UI. The hex code #91a3b0 works well as a background, but it can appear washed out if paired with high-contrast white. For better legibility, use black text, which offers excellent readability against this specific shade.
Questions about Cadet Grey
What is the hex code for Cadet Grey?
Cadet Grey is #91a3b0. In RGB that is rgb(145, 163, 176), in HSL hsl(205, 16%, 63%) and in CMYK 18%, 7%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with Cadet Grey #91a3b0?
Cadet Grey works best when grounded by high-contrast neutrals. It pairs perfectly with deep charcoal for text to ensure readability, or lighter cool-toned off-whites to maintain its desaturated, professional vibe without making the design feel washed out.
Is Cadet Grey readable on white or black?
Cadet Grey has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.06:1 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.