#949FA0 Hex Color
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#949fa0 is a muted, desaturated cyan that leans heavily into dusty, grey territory. It functions best as a supporting neutral or background tone, grounding brighter palettes without becoming heavy. Since it provides excellent contrast for black text, use it for UI elements or long-form copy where legibility is priority. This hex code pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or burnt orange accents.
Questions about #949fa0
What is #949fa0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #949fa0 is rgb(148, 159, 160), in HSL hsl(185, 6%, 60%) and in CMYK 7%, 1%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #949fa0?
Is #949fa0 suitable for body text?
Yes, #949fa0 functions as an effective neutral for UI and long-form copy because it provides strong, readable contrast against white or cream backgrounds. It avoids the harshness of pure black, making it ideal for interfaces that require a softer, more professional visual hierarchy.
Is #949fa0 readable on white or black?
#949fa0 has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.72:1 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.