#94BCCF Hex Color
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Dusty pastel blue with gray undertones, #94bccf reads soft and worn rather than bright. Its low saturation suits calm backgrounds, spring themes, and healthcare layouts where nothing should shout. Pair it with warm terracotta to keep it from feeling flat. Best used as a base or background, since small details in this shade lose clarity. Black text passes AA against it with room to spare.
Questions about #94bccf
What is #94bccf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #94bccf is rgb(148, 188, 207), in HSL hsl(199, 38%, 70%) and in CMYK 29%, 9%, 0%, 19%.
What text color works best on #94bccf?
Black text reads best on #94bccf, with a contrast ratio around 10.4:1, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for body text. White text falls short, so keep dark type on this shade.
What colors pair well with #94bccf?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and muted coral keep #94bccf from feeling flat. Deep navy or charcoal also ground it, which is why it shows up in finance and healthcare palettes.
Is #94bccf readable on white or black?
#94bccf has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.35:1 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.