#849494 Hex Color
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#849494 is a muted cyan-gray with ashy blue-green undertones and medium lightness. Its dusty finish feels thoughtful, refreshing, and steady, making it useful for technology, communication, and productivity branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm white or muted coral. Black text reads clearly on #849494, with about a 6.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #849494.
Questions about #849494
What is #849494 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #849494 is rgb(132, 148, 148), in HSL hsl(180, 7%, 55%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #849494?
Warm white and muted coral pair well with #849494, balancing its cool, dusty blue-green undertones with gentle warmth. Terracotta can add a stronger accent, while charcoal text keeps layouts grounded.
Is #849494 readable on white or black?
#849494 has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.64:1 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.