#959CA7 Hex Color
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Ashy and muted, this blue leans heavily into grey territory. Its dusty saturation creates a reserved, serious tone perfect for corporate branding, security, or financial UI. Because it offers strong contrast, #959ca7 works exceptionally well as a reliable base or background color. Pair it with crisp white or charcoal for a balanced interface, as black text remains highly readable against this hex code.
Questions about #959ca7
What is #959ca7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #959ca7 is rgb(149, 156, 167), in HSL hsl(217, 9%, 62%) and in CMYK 11%, 7%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Why is #959ca7 well-suited for corporate interface design?
The heavy grey content in #959ca7 creates a serious, restrained atmosphere that feels professional without being cold. It provides strong contrast against white text or backgrounds, ensuring that financial or security-focused UI remains highly readable and trustworthy for users.
What colors pair effectively with #959ca7?
This ashy blue pairs best with crisp neutrals like charcoal or stark white to maintain a balanced, modern look. Adding subtle, warm accents can prevent the cool grey undertones from feeling too clinical or distant in high-end, minimalist layouts.
Is #959ca7 readable on white or black?
#959ca7 has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.59:1 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.