#959495 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #959495 is a neutral gray with low saturation and a balanced mid-light value. The hex code #959495 brings restraint and stability to interface backgrounds, typography, architecture, and minimal product design. Use it as a supporting tone with black text, which reaches about 6.9:1 contrast for clear small body copy.
Questions about #959495
What is #959495 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #959495 is rgb(149, 148, 149), in HSL hsl(300, 0%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 0%, 42%.
Does #959495 read as a warm or cool gray?
It reads as a balanced, slightly ashy neutral gray rather than distinctly warm or cool, making it easy to pair with both crisp whites and darker neutrals without strongly shifting the surrounding palette.
What colors pair well with #959495?
Pair #959495 with charcoal for a restrained monochrome look, or add muted navy and dusty blue for cooler contrast; terracotta can introduce warmth without overwhelming its low-saturation gray foundation.
Is #959495 readable on white or black?
#959495 has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.94:1 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.