#94B0AD Hex Color
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#94b0ad is a muted, ashy teal with a dusty gray cast and medium-light value. Its low saturation creates a composed, refreshing feel suited to healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm white; black text remains highly legible, with about 9.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #94b0ad.
Questions about #94b0ad
What is #94b0ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #94b0ad is rgb(148, 176, 173), in HSL hsl(174, 15%, 64%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 2%, 31%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #94b0ad?
#94b0ad pairs well with warm white, charcoal, and muted terracotta, creating balanced palettes that soften its cool, dusty teal character while preserving a calm, low-saturation look for interfaces, wellness materials, hospitality spaces, and editorial layouts.
Does #94b0ad read as a warm or cool color?
#94b0ad reads as a cool, muted teal because its blue-green hue is softened by a gray cast, giving it a composed, refreshing mood rather than a bright tropical feel in most layouts.
Is #94b0ad readable on white or black?
#94b0ad has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.07:1 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.