#95969C Hex Color
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This mid-tone, dusty grey brings a sense of restraint and professional calm to any layout. Because it sits comfortably in the middle range of lightness, the hex code #95969c works well as a supporting background or for subtle typography. It pairs especially well with deep navies or pops of terracotta. Black text over this shade provides excellent readability, exceeding standard accessibility requirements.
Questions about #95969c
What is #95969c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #95969c is rgb(149, 150, 156), in HSL hsl(231, 3%, 60%) and in CMYK 4%, 4%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair best with #95969c?
Because #95969c is a balanced, neutral mid-tone, it serves as an ideal bridge for high-contrast pairings. It works exceptionally well against deep navy for a modern corporate look or alongside muted terracotta to add warmth and visual interest to a monochromatic interface.
Is #95969c readable on white or black?
#95969c has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.12:1 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.