#95989C Hex Color

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This dusty mid-tone grey balances a professional, neutral aesthetic with a distinctly ashy character. The hex code #95989c offers enough contrast for legible small body text, making it a reliable choice for UI interfaces and minimal backgrounds. Avoid using it alongside stark white, where it can look washed out, and instead pair it with deeper charcoals for a sophisticated, layered design.

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What is #95989c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #95989c is rgb(149, 152, 156), in HSL hsl(214, 3%, 60%) and in CMYK 4%, 3%, 0%, 39%.

What colors pair well with #95989c?

#95989c works best when paired with deeper, saturated tones to avoid appearing washed out. It creates a refined, modern look alongside charcoal or can feel more grounded when used with muted navy accents for a professional, layered interface.

Is #95989c readable on white or black?

#95989c has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.24:1 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.

#95989C Hex Color

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