#949496 Hex Color
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#949496 is a neutral, medium-light grey with a muted, ashy finish and almost no visible undertone. Its restrained character works well for interface backgrounds, typography, architecture, and product design. Use it as a supporting base with black or deep navy; black text remains clear at about a 6.9:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this grey is #949496.
Questions about #949496
What is #949496 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #949496 is rgb(148, 148, 150), in HSL hsl(240, 1%, 58%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 41%.
Does #949496 read as warm or cool?
#949496 reads as a nearly neutral gray with a muted, ashy appearance and almost no visible undertone, so it avoids strongly warm or cool impressions and stays adaptable across interface, architectural, and product design palettes.
What colors pair well with #949496?
#949496 pairs well with black, white, and deep navy because its restrained gray base gives stronger colors room to stand out; muted blues and cool off-whites keep the overall palette calm.
Is #949496 readable on white or black?
#949496 has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.93:1 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.