#9498A0 Hex Color
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Not quite gray and not quite blue, #9498a0 sits in that dusty middle ground designers reach for when a plain neutral feels too flat. This ashy blue hex code reads dependable and low-key, which suits finance, healthcare, and government work. Use it as a supporting tone behind navy or terracotta accents. Black text passes contrast on it at about 7.3:1.
Questions about #9498a0
What is #9498a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9498a0 is rgb(148, 152, 160), in HSL hsl(220, 6%, 60%) and in CMYK 7%, 5%, 0%, 37%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9498a0?
Deep navy darkens and grounds it, while terracotta adds warmth that keeps the gray-blue from feeling flat. Off-whites like cream also flatter it more than pure white, which can wash the color out.
Is #9498a0 readable on white or black?
#9498a0 has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.25:1 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.