#959A98 Hex Color
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#959a98 is a mid grey with a faint green undertone. Its low saturation and middle lightness give it a steady, practical feel, which is why it shows up in UI backgrounds, minimal layouts, and product design. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 7.4:1 contrast, so it holds small body type. Treat it as a supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette, since it can look washed out next to pure white.
Questions about #959a98
What is #959a98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #959a98 is rgb(149, 154, 152), in HSL hsl(156, 2%, 59%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 1%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #959a98?
It flatters muted earth tones like olive and terracotta, where its neutrality lets richer colors take the lead. Use it as the 30 percent supporting tone rather than the dominant shade.
Does #959a98 read warm or cool?
It sits just off true grey with a slight green undertone, so it reads faintly cool in most settings. Placed next to warm beiges or creams, that cast becomes more noticeable.
Is #959a98 readable on white or black?
#959a98 has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.35:1 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.