#94D6D9 Hex Color

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#94d6d9 is a light, desaturated cyan with a dusty, cool undertone. It functions best as a spacious UI background where clarity matters. Standard black text offers excellent 12.9:1 contrast on this surface. Knowing how to make pink helps you balance such a cool tone with warmer accents. Use this hex code sparingly, as large blocks can sometimes appear washed out.

Questions about #94d6d9

What is #94d6d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #94d6d9 is rgb(148, 214, 217), in HSL hsl(183, 48%, 72%) and in CMYK 32%, 1%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #94d6d9?
#94d6d9 works beautifully with charcoal for high-contrast, professional text layouts, or with warm terracotta accents to balance its cool, desaturated undertones. These pairings ground the airy nature of this cyan while maintaining a sophisticated, modern color scheme.
Is #94d6d9 readable on white or black?
#94d6d9 has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.87:1 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.