#939491 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy grey balances neutrality with a professional edge. Because it lacks strong saturation, #939491 works best as a secondary background color or structural border rather than a main focus. It remains readable with black text, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy. Use this hex code alongside soft pastels to prevent designs from feeling too clinical or washed out.
Questions about #939491
What is #939491 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #939491 is rgb(147, 148, 145), in HSL hsl(80, 1%, 57%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 2%, 42%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Why is #939491 considered a professional choice for UI design?
This neutral, ashy grey provides a subtle anchor that does not compete with vibrant brand colors. It effectively reduces eye strain when used for secondary backgrounds or borders while maintaining readability standards against black or dark text elements.
What color combinations work best with #939491?
Because #939491 lacks strong saturation, it pairs beautifully with soft pastels like dusty rose or muted blues to prevent a clinical appearance. You can also ground it with deeper tones like charcoal for a high-contrast, structured aesthetic.
Is #939491 readable on white or black?
#939491 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.88:1 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.