#94A4BE Hex Color

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Soft and dusty, #94a4be is a pale blue with gray undertones and low saturation. Its gentle, controlled character suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a supporting tone or spacious UI background, pairing it with charcoal for strong readability. Black text reaches about 8.3:1 contrast here. The hex code is #94a4be.

Questions about #94a4be

What is #94a4be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #94a4be is rgb(148, 164, 190), in HSL hsl(217, 24%, 66%) and in CMYK 22%, 14%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Does #94a4be read as a warm or cool color?
#94a4be reads as a cool, muted blue because its gray undertones temper the hue and keep it from feeling vivid, giving interfaces a calm, controlled character that works especially well in healthcare, finance, security, and other restrained settings.
What colors pair well with #94a4be?
#94a4be pairs well with charcoal for readable text and strong definition, while white preserves its airy feel; navy adds depth, and muted sage or dusty lavender creates a gentle, coordinated palette without overwhelming the pale blue.
Is #94a4be readable on white or black?
#94a4be has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.31:1 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.