#959596 Hex Color
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This mid-tone, dusty grey brings a disciplined neutrality to any composition. Because it sits comfortably in the middle range of lightness, it serves as an excellent, non-distracting background for bold typography. It holds enough visual weight to maintain 7.0:1 contrast with black text for optimal accessibility. The hex code for this stable, professional shade is #959596.
Questions about #959596
What is #959596 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #959596 is rgb(149, 149, 150), in HSL hsl(240, 0%, 59%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair best with #959596?
Is #959596 readable on white or black?
#959596 has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.01:1 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.