#959995 Hex Color
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This dusty, mid-tone grey serves as a steady anchor in minimal design layouts. It lacks strong chromatic undertones, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds where readability matters. Black text sits comfortably against it, providing high contrast for body content. Because this shade is so neutral, the hex code #959995 works best when paired with high-saturation accent colors to prevent a washed-out, muddy appearance.
Questions about #959995
What is #959995 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #959995 is rgb(149, 153, 149), in HSL hsl(120, 2%, 59%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 3%, 40%.
How can I prevent #959995 from looking muddy in a design?
Use #959995 strictly as a neutral backdrop rather than a primary element to keep your design feeling clean. Because this shade is desaturated, it requires high-contrast accents like a deep navy or terracotta to prevent the layout from appearing washed out or flat.
Is #959995 readable on white or black?
#959995 has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.26:1 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.