#959EA3 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue sits firmly in neutral territory. With its heavy grey undertones, #959ea3 serves as an excellent supporting background for high-tech or financial interfaces where readability is the goal. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, it works well for UI elements that need to look secure and professional. Avoid pairing it with stark white, which can wash out its subtle complexity.
Questions about #959ea3
What is #959ea3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #959ea3 is rgb(149, 158, 163), in HSL hsl(201, 7%, 61%) and in CMYK 9%, 3%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How does #959ea3 perform in UI design?
#959ea3 functions as a stable, professional backdrop for high-tech or financial applications where clarity is paramount. It provides sufficient contrast against black text, allowing you to build clean, secure-feeling layouts without the harshness of stark white or pure grey tones.
What colors pair best with #959ea3?
Is #959ea3 readable on white or black?
#959ea3 has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.69:1 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.