#909591

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #909591?

RGB(144, 149, 145), HSL(132.0, 2.3%, 57.5%), CMYK(3.4%, 0.0%, 2.7%, 41.6%).

Q: Does #909591 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.05:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#909591 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 144, 149, 145, in HSL 132.0°, 2.3%, 57.5%, and in CMYK 3.4%, 0.0%, 2.7%, 41.6%. The nearest named color is RAL 7042 Traffic Grey A.

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Color Values

HEX

#909591

RGB

144, 149, 145

HSL

132.0, 2.3%, 57.5%

HSV

132.0, 3.4%, 58.4%

CMYK

3.4%, 0.0%, 2.7%, 41.6%

OKLCH

0.6645 0.0082 151.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 7042 Traffic Grey A

Color Psychology

Medium gray represents balance, neutrality, and diplomatic composure. It is the color of concrete, steel, and overcast skies, suggesting urban modernity and industrial strength. Gray communicates professionalism and impartiality in equal measure.

Design Usage

Medium gray is essential for body text, icons, and secondary labels in user interfaces. It provides the typographic backbone of design systems, separating primary from secondary information. Ensure proper contrast ratios since many popular mid-gray values fall below WCAG AA for text on white backgrounds.