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#909890 color code is #909890. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #909890.

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#909890 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #909890 is 0.3040. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.97:1 against white and 7.08:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#909890 on white2.97:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#909890 on black7.08:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #9098902.97:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #9098907.08:1AAA

#909890 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #909890?+
The hex code for #909890 is #909890. In RGB it's rgb(144, 152, 144), and in HSL it's hsl(120, 4%, 58%).
What is the RGB value of #909890?+
#909890 in RGB is (144, 152, 144). Written in CSS: rgb(144, 152, 144).
What is the CMYK value of #909890?+
#909890 converts to CMYK(5%, 0%, 5%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #909890.
Is #909890 a warm or cool color?+
#909890 (#909890) is a neutral gray — its hue sits at 120° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral part of the spectrum.
What color family does #909890 belong to?+
#909890 belongs to the gray family. Its HSL is 120°, 4%, 58% — a neutral tone within the broader gray group.
Is #909890 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#909890 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.97:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #909890?+
The nearest Pantone match for #909890 (#909890) is 444 C Pantone 444 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #909890 in design

Practical guidance for using #909890 (#909890) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#909890 (#909890) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #909890 (#909890) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into professional services, corporate identity, B2B SaaS. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#909890 is a wardrobe-staple neutral. It pairs with everything, transitions across seasons, and is a safe choice for tailored pieces (suits, coats, trousers, dresses) where longevity matters more than seasonal trend. Layer it with one bolder accent (a vivid scarf, statement bag) to keep the look from reading as flat.

Interior design

#909890 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #909890

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #909890 (#909890). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Apple#86868B · Apple SilverMercedes-Benz#9E9E9E · Mercedes Silver