#939D9E Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #939d9e blends a soft cyan cast with a gray, dusty finish. Its restrained saturation feels dependable and refreshing, making it useful for technology, communication, and aerospace branding. Use the hex code #939d9e as a supporting tone or UI background with black text, which reaches about a 7.6:1 contrast ratio for clear body copy.
Questions about #939d9e
What is #939d9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #939d9e is rgb(147, 157, 158), in HSL hsl(185, 5%, 60%) and in CMYK 7%, 1%, 0%, 38%.
Is #939d9e warm or cool?
#939d9e reads as a cool gray because its muted blue-cyan undertone shifts the neutral base away from beige. That restrained cast gives interfaces and brand palettes a clean, composed feel without the stronger chill of a saturated blue.
What colors pair well with #939d9e?
For a restrained palette, combine #939d9e with white or navy; warm terracotta adds contrast and keeps the dusty blue-gray from feeling too cold. Use the warmer accent sparingly for a balanced, modern result.
Is #939d9e readable on white or black?
#939d9e has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.55:1 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.