#969A90 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #969a90 is a dusty lime shade softened by strong gray undertones. Its medium-light value feels grounded and dependable, while a faint green cast suggests growth and harmony. Use it as a supporting tone in nature, sports, or gaming palettes, especially beside charcoal or warm off-white. The hex code #969a90 also supports readable black body text.
Questions about #969a90
What is #969a90 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #969a90 is rgb(150, 154, 144), in HSL hsl(84, 5%, 58%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 6%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #969a90?
Pair #969a90 with charcoal for crisp contrast, warm off-white for a softer layout, or muted burgundy for a restrained accent. Its gray undertone keeps these combinations grounded, while the low saturation prevents stronger colors from feeling overly loud.
Is #969a90 readable on white or black?
#969a90 has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.32:1 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.