#969590 Hex Color
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#969590 is a muted, medium-light gray with warm beige undertones and an ashy, dusty finish. Its restrained character supports practical, professional designs without feeling stark. Use it as a dominant background or interface surface, pairing it with charcoal or muted navy for definition. The hex code #969590 supports readable black body text at about a 7.0:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #969590
What is #969590 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #969590 is rgb(150, 149, 144), in HSL hsl(50, 3%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 4%, 41%.
Does #969590 read as warm or cool?
#969590 reads as a warm gray because its beige undertones soften the ashy surface, keeping it from feeling stark or icy. That balance suits calm interfaces, neutral backgrounds, and practical professional layouts.
What colors pair well with #969590?
Is #969590 readable on white or black?
#969590 has a 3.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.99:1 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.