#94B9C5 Hex Color
Gentle dusty cyan for modern interfaces
This dusty cyan acts as a gentle, desaturated mid-tone for digital interfaces and soft branding. Because of its muted, ashy quality, it pairs well with charcoal grays or warm creams. The hex code #94b9c5 offers high readability for body text, making it a functional choice for UI backgrounds. If you want to understand the base hue, consider what colors make gray to adjust its temperature.
Questions about #94b9c5
What is #94b9c5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #94b9c5 is rgb(148, 185, 197), in HSL hsl(195, 30%, 68%) and in CMYK 25%, 6%, 0%, 23%.
Does #94b9c5 work well for interface text?
#94b9c5 functions well as a background or accent color, but it may lack sufficient contrast against white for small, standard body text. It works best for UI elements like buttons or headers when paired with charcoal for high-contrast accessibility.
What colors complement #94b9c5?
This dusty cyan pairs naturally with warm neutrals like cream or beige to soften its clinical tone. For a stronger, high-contrast look, incorporate dark shades such as charcoal or deep navy, which anchor the light, desaturated nature of the hue.
Is #94b9c5 readable on white or black?
#94b9c5 has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.00:1 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.