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Cool Grey

#95A3A6

A medium neutral gray with cool undertones. Named by popular vote in the XKCD color survey — a crowdsourced color name used by 135+ respondents.

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Emotion & Mood

Emotion
BalancedSubtleCool
Mood
StableGrounded

Personality & Symbolism

ReservedThoughtfulRefined
Recommended Use

Suitable for backgrounds and subtle design elements.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#95a3a6
+
#a79995
Split Complementary
#a7959b
#95a3a6
#a7a195
Darker Shades
Lighter Tints

Visual Analysis

Hue191°
Saturation9%
Lightness62%
This is a medium-toned color with low saturation. It falls in the cyan hue family (191°).

Technical Values

HEX#95A3A6
RGBrgb(149, 163, 166)
HSLhsl(191, 9%, 62%)
CMYK10%, 2%, 0%, 35%
ContrastLight
CSSbackground: #95a3a6;

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
2.60:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
8.07:1
AA AAA

WCAG 2.1 requires a contrast ratio of ≥4.5:1 for AA (normal text) and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color for this background: black (#000000).

Color Psychology

Color Temperature

This cool-toned color (hue 191°) evokes feelings of calm, trust, and intellectual focus. Cool colors tend to recede visually, creating depth and spaciousness in layouts.

Visual Weight

This mid-range lightness (62%) creates a balanced visual presence — neither heavy nor ethereal. It works well for both text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

The low saturation (9%) gives this color a muted, sophisticated quality. Desaturated colors reduce cognitive load and are associated with professionalism and maturity in design research.

Design Applications

Technology & Innovation

Clean and modern — ideal for SaaS dashboards, tech startups, and digital product interfaces.

Healthcare & Wellness

Calming and clinical — commonly used in medical apps, healthcare portals, and wellness brands.

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