#958B8E Hex Color
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#958b8e is a dusty pink pulled toward grey, with just enough warmth to keep it from reading cold. The low saturation gives it a soft, grown-up feel that suits cosmetics, confectionery, and fashion palettes. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, since large areas can turn muddy next to white. Pair it with deep plum or warm charcoal for contrast, and note that black text passes WCAG AA on it at roughly 6.4:1.
Questions about #958b8e
What is #958b8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #958b8e is rgb(149, 139, 142), in HSL hsl(342, 5%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 5%, 42%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #958b8e?
Deep plum and charcoal bring out the pink undertone in #958b8e, while cream keeps the pairing soft. Skip pale pastels, since they wash this muted shade out.
Is #958b8e a good background for text?
Yes, for dark text. Black on #958b8e reaches a contrast ratio of about 6.4:1, which passes WCAG AA for body text. White text falls short, so keep type dark.
Is #958b8e readable on white or black?
#958b8e has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.36:1 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.