#949CA6 Hex Color
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Overcast sky with a hint of blue. The hex code #949ca6 gives you a dusty grey-blue, muted and mid-weight, that reads steady rather than playful. It works best as a supporting tone, a calm section background or UI surface. Black text passes AA on it with about 7.6:1 contrast. Pair it with rust or burgundy so the coolness doesn’t turn flat.
Questions about #949ca6
What is #949ca6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #949ca6 is rgb(148, 156, 166), in HSL hsl(213, 9%, 62%) and in CMYK 11%, 6%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #949ca6?
Warm accents like rust, terracotta, and burgundy offset the cool undertones of #949ca6, while cream softens it and charcoal or deep navy pushes it toward a nautical, corporate feel.
Is #949ca6 readable on white or black?
#949ca6 has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.56:1 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.