#96A6AF Hex Color
Dusty blue with a steady hand
#96a6af is a dusty, almost grey blue with a muted, ashy feel. Its low saturation reads steady and dependable, which suits finance, healthcare, and tech branding. It works best as a supporting tone or background behind black text, where contrast reaches about 8.4:1 and clears WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with terracotta or deep navy so it never washes out next to plain white.
Questions about #96a6af
What is #96a6af in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96a6af is rgb(150, 166, 175), in HSL hsl(202, 14%, 64%) and in CMYK 14%, 5%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #96a6af?
#96a6af flatters warm, earthy accents like terracotta and rust, which keep its grey undertone from feeling flat. Navy and charcoal deepen it for a more corporate palette.
Is #96a6af readable on white or black?
#96a6af has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.37:1 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.