#939699 Hex Color
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This medium grey is a utilitarian, ashy neutral that functions best as a stabilizing background color. Because it is desaturated, #939699 creates a professional, restrained look in UI design. It offers excellent contrast for black typography, satisfying accessibility standards for body text. Pair it with soft pastels to warm up the composition or use it alongside bold, dark charcoal for a structured, minimal aesthetic.
Questions about #939699
What is #939699 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #939699 is rgb(147, 150, 153), in HSL hsl(210, 3%, 59%) and in CMYK 4%, 2%, 0%, 40%.
What color palettes work best with #939699?
Because #939699 is a neutral, desaturated grey, it pairs beautifully with bold, dark charcoal to create a structured, minimal aesthetic. Alternatively, you can mix it with soft, muted pastels to add warmth and prevent the composition from feeling too clinical or cold.
Is #939699 readable on white or black?
#939699 has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.06:1 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.