#94A3B8 Hex Color
A professional dusty blue for modern design
This dusty, desaturated blue offers a professional and secure feel, making it a reliable choice for corporate tech or healthcare branding. Because it is highly muted, it works best as a supporting tone or background color rather than a main accent. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to avoid a washed-out look. The hex code for this shade is #94a3b8.
Questions about #94a3b8
What is #94a3b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #94a3b8 is rgb(148, 163, 184), in HSL hsl(215, 20%, 65%) and in CMYK 20%, 11%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #94a3b8 in design projects?
#94a3b8 works effectively when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep navy for professional layouts. You can also introduce warmth with soft cream or muted terracotta to prevent the interface from feeling too cold or sterile.
Is #94a3b8 considered a warm or cool color?
#94a3b8 is a cool-toned shade, sitting firmly in the blue-gray spectrum. Because it lacks high saturation, it reads as a neutral, making it an excellent choice for backgrounds where you need a calm, steady visual weight.
Is #94a3b8 readable on white or black?
#94a3b8 has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.19:1 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.