#849CA6 Hex Color
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This dusty cyan acts as a muted, greyish blue that provides a sense of clarity without being overwhelming. Because of its low saturation, #849ca6 works best as a supporting tone in brand palettes rather than a primary focus. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy to ground the washed-out tone. Black text is readable against this hex code, making it a reliable choice for UI text backgrounds.
Questions about #849ca6
What is #849ca6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #849ca6 is rgb(132, 156, 166), in HSL hsl(198, 16%, 58%) and in CMYK 20%, 6%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #849ca6?
Is #849ca6 a good choice for UI text?
#849ca6 serves as an excellent background for black text because its low saturation keeps the contrast ratios high and readable. Avoid using it as a text color itself, however, as it lacks the darkness necessary to maintain accessibility standards on light surfaces.
Is #849ca6 readable on white or black?
#849ca6 has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.28:1 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.