#969696 Hex Color

#969696 provides excellent readability when used as a text color against a pure white background, comfortably passing WCAG AA standards. However, avoid placing light text on this grey, as it will lack the necessary contrast to be accessible to all users.

This neutral mid-tone grey acts as a perfect stabilizer for bold, high-energy colors like electric blue or vibrant orange. Because it is a balanced grey, it allows saturated accents to pop without competing for visual attention in your design.