#9296A1 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated blue has a distinctively ashy, grey undertone. It works well as a stable, professional background for security or financial dashboards. Because it offers high contrast with black text, you can use it confidently for small body copy. Avoid placing it directly next to stark white, as it may look washed out. The hex code is #9296a1.
Questions about #9296a1
What is #9296a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9296a1 is rgb(146, 150, 161), in HSL hsl(224, 7%, 60%) and in CMYK 9%, 7%, 0%, 37%.
How should I use #9296a1 in UI design?
#9296a1 works best as a neutral background color for data-heavy applications like financial or security dashboards. It provides enough visual weight to separate content sections without overwhelming the eye, especially when paired with high-contrast black or dark charcoal text.
What colors pair well with #9296a1?
Is #9296a1 readable on white or black?
#9296a1 has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.09:1 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.