#939CA3 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted grey-blue lacks high saturation, which makes it an excellent supporting neutral for professional interfaces. Because it maintains strong contrast with black, use the hex code #939ca3 for readable body text or secondary UI elements. It performs best alongside crisp white or dark navy, where its subtle blue undertone keeps the palette from feeling overly sterile or flat.
Questions about #939ca3
What is #939ca3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #939ca3 is rgb(147, 156, 163), in HSL hsl(206, 8%, 61%) and in CMYK 10%, 4%, 0%, 36%.
Where should I use #939ca3 in a UI design?
#939ca3 works exceptionally well as a supporting neutral for body text or secondary interface elements. Its lack of high saturation prevents eye strain while maintaining enough contrast against white backgrounds to ensure your text remains perfectly legible.
Which colors pair best with the #939ca3 shade?
This color thrives when paired with navy or crisp white to anchor a palette. The subtle blue undertone helps it sit comfortably next to cooler dark tones without losing its character or appearing washed out.
Is #939ca3 readable on white or black?
#939ca3 has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.52:1 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.