#979F9B Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy teal blends professional grey with a muted, cooling green. Its high contrast with black text makes it a functional choice for body copy or UI backgrounds in healthcare and tech projects. The hex code is #979f9b. It shines as a neutral base, looking balanced and sophisticated when paired with crisp white or deep charcoal accents.
Questions about #979f9b
What is #979f9b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #979f9b is rgb(151, 159, 155), in HSL hsl(150, 4%, 61%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 3%, 38%.
What design palettes pair best with 979f9b?
Is #979f9b readable on white or black?
#979f9b has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.74:1 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.