#949FCE Hex Color
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This dusty indigo is heavily desaturated with a cool, ashy undertone that leans into violet. #949fce works effectively as a stable, airy background for UI designs, as it offers strong contrast for standard black text. Because of its muted character, pair it with sharp, warm ochres or deep charcoals to prevent the palette from looking washed out or flat.
Questions about #949fce
What is #949fce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #949fce is rgb(148, 159, 206), in HSL hsl(229, 37%, 69%) and in CMYK 28%, 23%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair best with #949fce?
Is #949fce suitable for UI backgrounds?
Yes, #949fce functions effectively as a stable, airy background for user interfaces because it stays muted and comfortable on the eyes. It offers sufficient contrast against standard black text for readability, maintaining a professional, calm aesthetic across modern digital layouts.
Is #949fce readable on white or black?
#949fce has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.10:1 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.