#959A9E Hex Color
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This mid-tone, dusty grey brings a disciplined restraint to minimal UI layouts. Because it is highly readable against black text, the hex code #959a9e works well as a grounding background color for data-heavy interfaces. It avoids the clinical sterility of pure white while maintaining professional stability. Pair this neutral with sharp, saturated accent colors to prevent the palette from feeling washed out.
Questions about #959a9e
What is #959a9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #959a9e is rgb(149, 154, 158), in HSL hsl(207, 4%, 60%) and in CMYK 6%, 3%, 0%, 38%.
How should I pair #959a9e in a user interface?
Use #959a9e as a neutral background for data-heavy layouts to maintain high readability against dark text without the sterility of pure white. It pairs effectively with high-saturation accent colors like electric blue or vibrant coral to prevent the overall palette from appearing too washed out.
Does #959a9e lean warm or cool?
This color sits as a true mid-tone grey, lacking a strong bias toward warm or cool undertones. Its neutrality makes it a versatile anchor for professional layouts, ensuring it maintains a stable, disciplined appearance regardless of the secondary colors placed alongside it.
Is #959a9e readable on white or black?
#959a9e has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.39:1 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.