#969494 Hex Color
A Dusty Grey That Stays Out of the Way
#969494 is a dusty mid grey with almost no color left in it, leaning a touch warm. Its near-zero saturation makes it a steady supporting tone rather than a star, and it flatters deep burgundy or forest green accents. Black text reads at about 7:1 contrast on it, so body copy stays accessible. Use it for interface backgrounds or large surfaces where plain white feels stark.
Questions about #969494
What is #969494 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #969494 is rgb(150, 148, 148), in HSL hsl(0, 1%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 1%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #969494?
Deep burgundy, forest green, and burnt orange all add warmth and contrast against #969494's muted grey. Its low saturation lets richer accents carry the palette while it stays in a supporting role.
Is #969494 readable on white or black?
#969494 has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.96:1 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.