#94A6A9 Hex Color
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Muted almost to grey, this dusty cyan reads light and a little weathered. The hex code #94a6a9 suits tech and aerospace palettes that want calm without coldness. It flatters terracotta and deep navy, and its low saturation keeps it from competing with bolder accents. Black text holds an 8.3:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #94a6a9
What is #94a6a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #94a6a9 is rgb(148, 166, 169), in HSL hsl(189, 11%, 62%) and in CMYK 12%, 2%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #94a6a9?
Terracotta and deep navy both make #94a6a9 look richer than neutral greys do. Warm earth tones offset its cool ashiness, while charcoal keeps the whole palette muted.
Can #94a6a9 be used as a text background?
Yes, for dark text. Black type on #94a6a9 reaches about 8.3:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 AA threshold, but white text falls near 2.5:1 and fails for body copy.
Is #94a6a9 readable on white or black?
#94a6a9 has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.28:1 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.