#979093 Hex Color
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#979093 is a muted, medium-light grey with dusty mauve undertones and low saturation. Its restrained character supports balanced interfaces, architectural palettes, and minimalist product design without feeling stark. Use it as a dominant background with black typography, which reaches about 6.7:1 contrast. The hex code #979093 also works as a soft supporting tone beside charcoal or cream.
Questions about #979093
What is #979093 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #979093 is rgb(151, 144, 147), in HSL hsl(334, 3%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 3%, 41%.
Does #979093 read as warm or cool?
#979093 reads as a slightly warm, muted gray because its low saturation softens a dusty mauve base rather than producing a crisp neutral, bringing quiet warmth to restrained layouts without feeling strongly colored.
What colors pair well with #979093?
Is #979093 readable on white or black?
#979093 has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.72:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.