#928C94 Hex Color
Ashy Purple, Grey at Heart
More grey than purple, #928c94 is a dusty mauve with barely any saturation left in it. That muted quality suits UI backgrounds and calm brand palettes better than loud accent work. It holds up as a supporting tone, though large fields can read flat. Try it with warm brass or deep plum for contrast. Black text on this hex code reaches about 6.4:1, enough for small body text.
Questions about #928c94
What is #928c94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #928c94 is rgb(146, 140, 148), in HSL hsl(285, 4%, 56%) and in CMYK 1%, 5%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #928c94?
Deep plum and warm brass pair well with #928c94. Both push its faint violet undertone forward without muddying it, while cooler greys tend to flatten the color further.
Is #928c94 readable on white or black?
#928c94 has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.40:1 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.