#959D9A Hex Color
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More gray than teal, #959d9a is a dusty, muted shade with a faint green undertone. The hex code reads calm and sophisticated, which suits wellness, healthcare, and communication brands. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, since it washes out next to white. It flatters navy, and black text passes AA on it with about 7.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #959d9a
What is #959d9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #959d9a is rgb(149, 157, 154), in HSL hsl(157, 4%, 60%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 2%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #959d9a?
Deeper greens and navies bring out its teal side, while warm terracotta adds contrast without clashing. Keep it as a secondary tone so its muted character reads as intentional.
Is #959d9a readable on white or black?
#959d9a has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.56:1 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.