#9299A3 Hex Color
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The hex code #9299a3 is a dusty blue with gray undertones and restrained saturation, giving it a steady, almost industrial feel. Its association with trust and reliability suits finance, security, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; black text remains highly readable, with about 7.3:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #9299a3
What is #9299a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9299a3 is rgb(146, 153, 163), in HSL hsl(215, 8%, 61%) and in CMYK 10%, 6%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #9299a3?
For a balanced palette, #9299a3 pairs well with navy, charcoal, muted burgundy, and off-white, while a warmer accent such as terracotta can keep the design from feeling overly industrial too.
Is #9299a3 readable on white or black?
#9299a3 has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.30:1 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.