#989191 Hex Color
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#989191 is a mid grey with a faint warm undertone, so it reads softer than a flat neutral. Its low saturation and medium lightness make it a steady choice for UI backgrounds, secondary text, and minimal product design. Black text passes on it at about 6.8:1, enough for small body copy. It works best as a supporting tone, since it can look dull next to pure white.
Questions about #989191
What is #989191 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #989191 is rgb(152, 145, 145), in HSL hsl(0, 3%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 5%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #989191?
Deep navy and terracotta both sharpen #989191, giving it contrast without competing with its muted character. Cream tones work too when pure white feels too harsh against it.
Is #989191 readable on white or black?
#989191 has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.79:1 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.