#949BC7 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated indigo feels cold and structured. Because it carries a heavy gray undertone, #949bc7 works best as a supporting tone rather than a large background, where it can look washed out. Pair it with charcoal or deep olive to ground its airy quality. The hex code for this color is #949bc7, which offers excellent readability for black text in UI designs.
Questions about #949bc7
What is #949bc7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #949bc7 is rgb(148, 155, 199), in HSL hsl(232, 31%, 68%) and in CMYK 26%, 22%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair best with #949bc7 in a design?
Is #949bc7 a warm or cool color?
#949bc7 is decidedly cool due to its indigo base and heavy gray saturation. It lacks the warmth of purple or red-leaning blues, making it a reliable choice for interfaces that require a stable, objective, and calm visual atmosphere.
Is #949bc7 readable on white or black?
#949bc7 has a 2.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.77:1 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.