#949395 Hex Color
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This dusty, neutral grey sits firmly in the mid-tones, offering a stable backdrop for professional interfaces. Because it maintains a 6.9:1 contrast ratio with black, it works exceptionally well for readable body typography. Use #949395 as a secondary supporting tone in minimal designs, as it often looks washed out when used as a large dominant background. It pairs best with sharp, saturated accent colors.
Questions about #949395
What is #949395 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #949395 is rgb(148, 147, 149), in HSL hsl(270, 1%, 58%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 42%.
Where should I use #949395 in my design?
Use #949395 as a secondary supporting tone or a text color rather than a dominant background. Because it stays balanced in the mid-tones, it provides excellent legibility against white and holds enough contrast to remain sharp for long-form reading.
What colors pair best with #949395?
This neutral shade relies on high-contrast accents to avoid looking washed out. Pair it with sharp, saturated tones like electric blue or vibrant orange to create a modern interface where the grey acts as a calm, professional anchor.
Is #949395 readable on white or black?
#949395 has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.86:1 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.