#939696 Hex Color
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#939696 is a muted, mid-light grey with a faint cool cast and dusty, ashy finish. Its restrained character supports professional interfaces, typography, product design, and architectural palettes without competing for attention. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep navy; black text also reads clearly against it. The hex code is #939696.
Questions about #939696
What is #939696 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #939696 is rgb(147, 150, 150), in HSL hsl(180, 1%, 58%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #939696 a warm or cool color?
#939696 reads as a cool-leaning neutral because its gray base carries a faint blue cast rather than yellow or brown warmth. The dusty finish keeps it restrained instead of icy.
What colors pair well with #939696?
#939696 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and muted blue-gray accents, creating a calm, professional palette with enough contrast to define text, borders, and supporting elements without overpowering the gray.
Is #939696 readable on white or black?
#939696 has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.04:1 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.