#97979F Hex Color
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Ashy and almost grey, #97979f is a muted purple that sits a step away from neutral. Its low saturation reads calm and ordered, which suits it as a supporting tone in UI or a soft accent against deep plum. The hex code has enough contrast behind small body text, so black type stays readable on #97979f.
Questions about #97979f
What is #97979f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97979f is rgb(151, 151, 159), in HSL hsl(240, 4%, 61%) and in CMYK 5%, 5%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #97979f?
#97979f pairs well with deep plum for a tonal look, or with cream and navy for stronger contrast. Its grey undertone also lets warmer shades like terracotta stand out when used sparingly.
Is #97979f readable on white or black?
#97979f has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.24:1 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.