#949B9C Hex Color
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This ashy, mid-tone grey reads as a sturdy, neutral anchor in digital interfaces. Because it lacks strong warm or cool undertones, #949b9c serves well as a structural background or border color. Use black text for optimal legibility, as the high contrast provides excellent readability for body copy. The hex code for this stable, professional shade is #949b9c.
Questions about #949b9c
What is #949b9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #949b9c is rgb(148, 155, 156), in HSL hsl(188, 4%, 60%) and in CMYK 5%, 1%, 0%, 39%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #949b9c have any specific color undertones?
This shade is distinct for its lack of strong warm or cool undertones, making it a true, neutral grey. Because it stays balanced, it avoids clashing with primary colors in a UI, serving as an ideal anchor for complex palettes.
Is #949b9c readable on white or black?
#949b9c has a 2.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.42:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.