#848D94 Hex Color
Steady blue-gray with ashy calm
#848d94 is a muted blue-gray with ashy undertones, giving layouts a steady, dependable character. Its low saturation suits security, finance, healthcare, and technology branding without feeling cold. Use the hex code #848d94 as a supporting tone beside navy or warm white. It can look washed out against bright white, so black text provides about 6.2:1 contrast for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #848d94
What is #848d94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #848d94 is rgb(132, 141, 148), in HSL hsl(206, 7%, 55%) and in CMYK 11%, 5%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #848d94?
Navy and warm white pair well with #848d94, while charcoal text provides a stronger, readable foreground; these combinations balance its cool, muted blue-gray character without making layouts feel stark or clinical.
Is #848d94 readable on white or black?
#848d94 has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.21:1 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.