#949090 Hex Color
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The hex code #949090 is a muted, ashy grey with a slight warm red undertone. Its low saturation and mid-light value create a restrained, practical mood suited to interfaces, typography, product design, and architectural backgrounds. Use it as a supporting neutral beside navy or terracotta, though it can look muddy in large fields. Black body text reaches about 6.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #949090
What is #949090 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #949090 is rgb(148, 144, 144), in HSL hsl(0, 2%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 3%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #949090?
The muted warmth of #949090 pairs well with navy, burgundy, or terracotta accents, while near-black typography gives sharper, more readable contrast than soft white in editorial layouts and product interfaces. Keep brighter accents limited so the palette retains its restrained character.
Is #949090 readable on white or black?
#949090 has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.65:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.