#94ABE1 Hex Color

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#94abe1 is a light, muted blue with a cool, slightly violet cast. Its soft saturation gives layouts a peaceful, dependable feel without the sharpness of vivid blue. The hex code #94abe1 suits UI backgrounds, healthcare, finance, and spring-themed designs. Use black text for strong readability, including small body copy, with about a 9.2:1 contrast ratio.

Questions about #94abe1

What is #94abe1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #94abe1 is rgb(148, 171, 225), in HSL hsl(222, 56%, 73%) and in CMYK 34%, 24%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #94abe1?
Pair #94abe1 with charcoal for text, navy for a more formal interface, or muted terracotta for restrained warmth while preserving the shade’s pale, cool, low-saturation character in a balanced palette.
Is #94abe1 readable on white or black?
#94abe1 has a 2.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.17:1 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.