#849C94 Hex Color
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#849c94 is a muted, ashy teal with gray undertones and a medium-light value. Its dusty finish creates a composed feel for healthcare, wellness, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or warm off-white. Black text offers strong readability, making the #849c94 hex code suitable for accessible UI surfaces.
Questions about #849c94
What is #849c94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #849c94 is rgb(132, 156, 148), in HSL hsl(160, 11%, 56%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 5%, 39%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #849c94?
#849c94 pairs well with navy, warm off-white, and charcoal for a calm, balanced palette, while muted terracotta adds gentle warmth without overwhelming its gray undertones in interfaces, packaging, and branding projects.
Does #849c94 read as a warm or cool color?
#849c94 reads as a cool, muted teal because its blue-green hue is softened by gray, though its low saturation keeps it from feeling icy in most digital and print palettes. Pair it with warm off-white or natural tan to make the shade feel more welcoming.
Is #849c94 readable on white or black?
#849c94 has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.16:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.