#959DA0 Hex Color
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Muted and slightly cool, #959da0 blends cyan with gray for an ashy, dusty finish. Its restrained saturation suggests trust, clarity, and refreshing openness without feeling bright. The hex code #959da0 works well as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, and communication interfaces, especially beside deep navy or charcoal. Black text achieves about 7.6:1 contrast for small body text.
Questions about #959da0
What is #959da0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #959da0 is rgb(149, 157, 160), in HSL hsl(196, 5%, 61%) and in CMYK 7%, 2%, 0%, 37%.
Is #959da0 warm or cool?
#959da0 reads as a cool, muted gray because its blue-cyan cast outweighs any warmth, while its low saturation keeps the effect restrained and creates a calm, clean backdrop rather than a vivid focal color.
What colors pair well with #959da0?
#959da0 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, white, and restrained blue-green accents; dark neutrals add definition, while lighter backgrounds preserve its airy clarity without making the palette feel harsh or overly bright. A muted navy pairing works especially well for technical interfaces and communication-focused layouts.
Is #959da0 readable on white or black?
#959da0 has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.60:1 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.