#939085 Hex Color
A grounded, dusty grey with warm undertones
This dusty, muted grey features distinct yellow undertones that prevent it from feeling sterile. Because #939085 sits in a neutral, mid-tone range, it functions best as a stabilizing background rather than a focal point. Black text remains legible against this shade, making it a practical choice for interfaces. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted olive to ground the overall palette.
Questions about #939085
What is #939085 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #939085 is rgb(147, 144, 133), in HSL hsl(47, 6%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 10%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #939085?
Is #939085 considered a warm or cool neutral?
The #939085 hex color leans warm due to its distinct yellow undertones, which prevent it from looking cold or sterile. This warmth makes it feel more approachable and organic than standard, bluer-toned neutral greys used in UI design.
Is #939085 readable on white or black?
#939085 has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.56:1 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.