#94A5B5 Hex Color
Quiet blue with steady confidence
#94a5b5 is a muted, ashy blue with gray undertones and a soft, dusty finish. Its restrained lightness conveys trust and reliability without feeling cold, making it useful for finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or navy; black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #94a5b5.
Questions about #94a5b5
What is #94a5b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #94a5b5 is rgb(148, 165, 181), in HSL hsl(209, 18%, 65%) and in CMYK 18%, 9%, 0%, 29%.
Which colors pair well with #94a5b5?
#94a5b5 pairs well with charcoal and navy for a grounded, professional palette, while white and pale blue create a lighter feel, making the muted blue-gray useful as a supporting tone rather than a high-energy accent.
Does #94a5b5 read as warm or cool?
#94a5b5 reads as a cool color because its blue base is softened by gray, creating a calm, restrained appearance rather than a bright or icy one in most palettes and interfaces. Warm neutrals can make it feel more balanced.
Where does #94a5b5 work well?
#94a5b5 works well for calm interfaces, dashboards, healthcare materials, finance layouts, and government-facing designs where trust matters without a stark look, especially as a background, border, panel, or secondary element.
Is #94a5b5 readable on white or black?
#94a5b5 has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.30:1 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.