#93959C Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated indigo functions as a versatile neutral that leans heavily into gray. Because of its muted chroma, #93959c pairs effectively with warm terracottas or crisp off-whites to avoid looking flat. The hex code for this color is #93959c. It provides excellent readability for body text when paired with black, making it a reliable choice for long-form UI interfaces where high contrast is necessary.
Questions about #93959c
What is #93959c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #93959c is rgb(147, 149, 156), in HSL hsl(227, 4%, 59%) and in CMYK 6%, 4%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #93959c?
#93959c functions best when balanced against high-contrast, warm tones. Pair it with terracotta for a grounded, modern contrast or keep the palette clean by using crisp off-whites to prevent the desaturated indigo from feeling too muted or flat in a UI layout.
Is #93959c readable on white or black?
#93959c has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.01:1 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.