#848C96 Hex Color
Muted, grey-leaning blue with a steady hand
Reach for #848c96 when a design needs a steady slate blue that won’t steal attention. Its low saturation reads ashy and almost grey, which suits finance dashboards, healthcare interfaces, and nautical branding. Black text passes AA contrast on it, so it holds up behind small body copy. Pair it with terracotta to keep the muted blue from going flat.
Questions about #848c96
What is #848c96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #848c96 is rgb(132, 140, 150), in HSL hsl(213, 8%, 55%) and in CMYK 12%, 7%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #848c96?
Warm accents like terracotta or burnt orange bring out its blue undertone, while cream softens it. It also sits comfortably beside navy and charcoal for a cooler, more corporate palette.
Is #848c96 readable on white or black?
#848c96 has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.17:1 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.