#939294 Hex Color
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#939294 is a steady, mid-tone grey with dusty, ashy undertones. It functions as a reliable base for UI layouts, maintaining readable contrast with black text. Since it lacks strong saturation, it works best as a neutral anchor when paired with bold accent colors. The hex code for this versatile grey is #939294. It provides a professional, stable foundation for clean and minimal design systems.
Questions about #939294
What is #939294 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #939294 is rgb(147, 146, 148), in HSL hsl(270, 1%, 58%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How should I use #939294 in a user interface?
#939294 works best as a neutral anchor for secondary UI elements like borders, inactive button states, or subtle background separators. Because it is mid-tone, it pairs effectively with high-contrast text like deep charcoal to ensure accessibility.
Is #939294 considered a warm or cool grey?
#939294 leans toward a cool, ashy temperature due to its slight blue-violet undertones, making it feel more industrial than stone-like. It provides a balanced alternative to strictly neutral greys, helping designs feel sophisticated rather than flat or purely utilitarian.
Is #939294 readable on white or black?
#939294 has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.77:1 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.