#949490 Hex Color
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#949490 is a muted medium gray with a faint warm, olive-ash undertone. Its low saturation creates a restrained, practical mood that suits interfaces, typography, architecture, and minimal product design. Use it as a supporting neutral or broad background, though it can look muddy beside pure white. As a hex code, #949490 supports black body text at about 6.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #949490
What is #949490 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #949490 is rgb(148, 148, 144), in HSL hsl(60, 2%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 3%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #949490?
#949490 pairs well with charcoal for a layered neutral palette, while muted terracotta or burgundy can add controlled warmth without overwhelming its dusty, low-saturation character in restrained brand and interface palettes. Use warmer colors for small accents rather than equal areas.
Is #949490 readable on white or black?
#949490 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.89:1 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.