#96A6AD Hex Color
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#96a6ad is a muted cyan with dusty blue-gray undertones and an ashy, almost grey finish. Its balanced lightness suggests trust, freedom, and clear thinking without feeling bright or playful. Use the hex code #96a6ad as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or productivity interfaces. Black text provides about 8.4:1 contrast, making it practical for UI panels and labels.
Questions about #96a6ad
What is #96a6ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96a6ad is rgb(150, 166, 173), in HSL hsl(198, 12%, 63%) and in CMYK 13%, 4%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #96a6ad?
Is #96a6ad readable on white or black?
#96a6ad has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.35:1 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.