#959A9C Hex Color
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Not quite silver and not charcoal, #959a9c is a mid grey with a faint cool cast. Its low saturation and mid lightness keep it calm and steady, which suits UI backgrounds, product surfaces, and minimal layouts. It reads cleaner than a warm greige but softer than white. Pair it with deep navy or muted terracotta for contrast that still feels restrained. Black text sits comfortably on top at about 7.4:1, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #959a9c
What is #959a9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #959a9c is rgb(149, 154, 156), in HSL hsl(197, 3%, 60%) and in CMYK 4%, 1%, 0%, 39%.
Does #959a9c read warm or cool?
#959a9c leans slightly cool because of a small blue undertone, though its saturation is so low most people read it as a plain neutral grey. Next to warm beiges or terracotta, the cool cast becomes more visible.
What colors pair well with #959a9c?
Deep navy makes #959a9c look crisper, while muted terracotta adds warmth without breaking its neutral mood. Warm off-whites also work when you need a lighter palette.
Is #959a9c readable on white or black?
#959a9c has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.38:1 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.