#848C94 Hex Color
Controlled dusty blue for professional design
This dusty blue sits firmly between slate and steel, offering a controlled, professional look for corporate or technical branding. Because #848c94 is muted, it serves best as a reliable, mid-tone background or a secondary support color rather than a primary focal point. It pairs cleanly with sharp white, and black text provides excellent accessibility for body copy. The hex code for this ashy blue is #848c94.
Questions about #848c94
What is #848c94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #848c94 is rgb(132, 140, 148), in HSL hsl(210, 7%, 55%) and in CMYK 11%, 5%, 0%, 42%.
How should I use #848c94 in a web design interface?
#848c94 functions best as a secondary or support color rather than a primary call-to-action button. Use it for structural elements like dividers, secondary text, or subtle container backgrounds where you need a professional, muted appearance that avoids visual clutter.
Is #848c94 readable on white or black?
#848c94 has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.15:1 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.