#849C9A Hex Color
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This muted, ashy cyan carries a desaturated quality that prevents it from feeling overly clinical. It works best as a balanced background or supporting tone for wellness and tech interfaces where clarity matters. Pair #849c9a with charcoal or dark navy for a sophisticated look, as its high contrast ratio with black text makes it readable and professional. The hex code for this dusty teal is #849c9a.
Questions about #849c9a
What is #849c9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #849c9a is rgb(132, 156, 154), in HSL hsl(175, 11%, 56%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 1%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #849c9a for a professional interface?
Does #849c9a read as a warm or cool color?
#849c9a is firmly a cool-toned color, sitting squarely in the blue-green spectrum with significant gray desaturation. Its lack of vibrant warmth makes it an excellent choice for backgrounds where you want to minimize visual strain or convey a sense of calm.
Is #849c9a readable on white or black?
#849c9a has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.20:1 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.