#94AAB9 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue sits firmly in the grey spectrum, providing a subdued base for corporate branding and UI backgrounds. It works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant splash. Pair it with warm creams for balance. Because black text offers excellent 8.7:1 contrast, it functions well behind readable body copy. The hex code is #94aab9.
Questions about #94aab9
What is #94aab9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #94aab9 is rgb(148, 170, 185), in HSL hsl(204, 21%, 65%) and in CMYK 20%, 8%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair best with #94aab9?
The dusty quality of #94aab9 pairs beautifully with warm creams and soft off-whites to balance its inherent coolness. For a sharper contrast, consider adding dark charcoal accents to ground the design and prevent the blue from looking too washed out.
Is #94aab9 readable on white or black?
#94aab9 has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.70:1 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.