#969FA0 Hex Color
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#969fa0 is a muted cyan with dusty gray undertones, giving it an ashy, weathered appearance. Its medium lightness and low saturation create a steady, refreshing feel suited to technology, communication, and aerospace branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal; black text remains highly readable against it. The hex code is #969fa0.
Questions about #969fa0
What is #969fa0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #969fa0 is rgb(150, 159, 160), in HSL hsl(186, 5%, 61%) and in CMYK 6%, 1%, 0%, 37%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #969fa0?
Pair #969fa0 with navy, charcoal, or deep blue-gray to strengthen its muted cyan base, while warm off-whites and pale gray keep the palette soft without adding much saturation and visual weight. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a high-energy focal color.
Is #969fa0 readable on white or black?
#969fa0 has a 2.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.76:1 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.