#949CBC Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty indigo, #949cbc has low saturation and a soft blue-gray cast. Its restrained lightness suits meditation, luxury, spiritual, and night-sky themes without feeling dramatic. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep burgundy, since its muted surface can look washed out against white. The hex code #949cbc also supports readable black text.
Questions about #949cbc
What is #949cbc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #949cbc is rgb(148, 156, 188), in HSL hsl(228, 23%, 66%) and in CMYK 21%, 17%, 0%, 26%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #949cbc in a design palette?
#949cbc pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast, burgundy for restrained richness, and muted cream for warmth without overpowering its dusty blue-gray character in branding, print, or interface accents alike. These combinations keep the indigo supportive rather than making the palette feel cold or washed out.
Is #949cbc readable on white or black?
#949cbc has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.74:1 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.