#949DA1 Hex Color
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Think of concrete after rain, with a faint blue cast. Sky blue at its dustiest, #949da1 reads almost gray and stays calm under pressure. Use it as a 60% base in interfaces; black text hits about 7.6:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA. It looks washed out next to pure white, so pair it with charcoal or terracotta instead.
Questions about #949da1
What is #949da1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #949da1 is rgb(148, 157, 161), in HSL hsl(198, 6%, 61%) and in CMYK 8%, 2%, 0%, 37%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #949da1?
Terracotta and warm ochre bring out its cool, ashy side, while charcoal keeps it grounded. Skip pale neutrals like cream, which make the color look faded.
Is #949da1 readable on white or black?
#949da1 has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.59:1 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.