#94A4B5 Hex Color
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A muted, mid-light blue with a strong gray cast. #94a4b5 reads ashy and reserved, closer to steel than sky, and works well as a supporting tone behind dark text and navy details. Its low saturation suits finance, tech, and healthcare interfaces where the mood should stay steady and trustworthy. Note that white text on this hex code falls short of WCAG AA for small body text, while black text clears it easily.
Questions about #94a4b5
What is #94a4b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #94a4b5 is rgb(148, 164, 181), in HSL hsl(211, 18%, 65%) and in CMYK 18%, 9%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #94a4b5?
#94a4b5 pairs well with deep navy, warm terracotta, and soft cream. The muted blue stays calm next to navy, while terracotta adds just enough warmth to keep designs from feeling flat.
Does black or white text read better on #94a4b5?
Black text reads better on #94a4b5, with a contrast ratio near 8.2:1, well above WCAG AA. White text falls short of the 4.5:1 minimum, so avoid it for small body copy.
What mood does #94a4b5 convey?
#94a4b5 conveys reliability, security, and calm control. The heavy gray undertone mutes the blue, giving it a steady, professional feel common in finance, healthcare, and government design.
Is #94a4b5 readable on white or black?
#94a4b5 has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.23:1 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.