#96928C Hex Color
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This muted, dusty grey acts as a stable anchor for minimal UI designs and corporate branding. Because it sits at a mid-range lightness, it provides a sophisticated alternative to stark whites or pure black. Use #96928c as a secondary background color where you need to soften high contrast, as it pairs well with deep navy or muted teals. This hex code supports black text legibly for accessible body copy.
Questions about #96928c
What is #96928c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96928c is rgb(150, 146, 140), in HSL hsl(36, 5%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 7%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #96928c in UI design?
This muted grey serves as a perfect backdrop for navy or muted teal accents, creating a professional look that avoids harsh contrast. It also works beautifully alongside soft creams or crisp charcoal text to maintain high readability across web interfaces.
Is #96928c readable on white or black?
#96928c has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.78:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.