#849E95 Hex Color
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This muted teal leans heavily into grey, offering a sophisticated and stony appearance. Due to its desaturated nature, it performs best as a supporting tone in UI design rather than a primary brand color. It provides excellent readability with black text at a 7.3:1 contrast ratio, making it a reliable choice for readable interfaces. The hex code for this ashy color is #849e95.
Questions about #849e95
What is #849e95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #849e95 is rgb(132, 158, 149), in HSL hsl(159, 12%, 57%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 6%, 38%.
Is #849e95 considered a warm or cool color?
#849e95 leans distinctly cool because its heavy grey and blue-green base suppresses warm undertones. It creates a calm, professional atmosphere that feels grounded and stoic rather than energetic or vibrant, making it ideal for background surfaces.
What colors pair best with #849e95 for a balanced interface?
Pair #849e95 with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep, crisp black to maintain readability. For a softer palette, it complements warm, sandy beiges or muted terracotta tones, which provide a necessary visual temperature balance to its cool, stony character.
Is #849e95 readable on white or black?
#849e95 has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.30:1 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.