#979491 Hex Color
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This ashy, mid-tone grey reads as a stable neutral without feeling cold. The hex code #979491 maintains enough contrast for accessible body text when paired with black, making it a reliable choice for UI interfaces. Use it as a dominant background to ground brighter accent colors. It avoids the harshness of pure black while providing more weight than light silver.
Questions about #979491
What is #979491 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #979491 is rgb(151, 148, 145), in HSL hsl(30, 3%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 4%, 41%.
What color schemes pair best with #979491?
Because #979491 is a balanced neutral, it excels when paired with high-saturation colors like navy or terracotta. Using it as a primary background allows these vibrant accent colors to stand out without the composition feeling overwhelming.
Is #979491 readable on white or black?
#979491 has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.96:1 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.