#959898 Hex Color
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#959898 is a muted, mid-light gray with a dusty, ashy surface and barely cool green undertones. Its restrained character suits UI backgrounds, typography, architecture, and minimal product design. Use it as a supporting neutral beside navy or warm wood. Black text reaches about 7.2:1 contrast, making the hex code practical for readable body copy.
Questions about #959898
What is #959898 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #959898 is rgb(149, 152, 152), in HSL hsl(180, 1%, 59%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #959898?
The hex color #959898 pairs well with navy, warm wood tones, charcoal, and off-white, balancing its dusty gray surface with richer or warmer accents in interfaces, interiors, and minimal product layouts. Use navy for crisp contrast or wood tones for added warmth.
Does #959898 look warm or cool?
#959898 reads as a softly cool neutral because its gray base carries a faint green cast rather than yellow or brown warmth, keeping the shade understated in most lighting and digital layouts. Pair it with warm wood or cream to create a more balanced feel.
Is #959898 readable on white or black?
#959898 has a 2.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.22:1 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.