#949390 Hex Color
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This dusty, mid-tone grey reads as a sturdy neutral with minimal saturation. It acts as an effective anchor for minimalist interfaces or as a background that prevents high-contrast designs from feeling stark. Because it offers strong legibility against black text, the hex code #949390 serves well as a base for technical documentation or product design where clarity takes priority over flair.
Questions about #949390
What is #949390 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #949390 is rgb(148, 147, 144), in HSL hsl(45, 2%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 3%, 42%.
Why is #949390 effective for UI design?
#949390 works as a superior anchor because it possesses minimal saturation, which prevents interface backgrounds from feeling overwhelming or overly vibrant. Its mid-tone weight provides enough visual grounding to ensure black text remains highly legible without appearing stark or aggressive.
What colors pair well with #949390?
Is #949390 readable on white or black?
#949390 has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.83:1 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.