#959EB5 Hex Color
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#959eb5 is an ashy, dusty blue with low saturation and a cool gray undertone. Its medium-light value suggests trust, control, and reliability, fitting finance, security, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with black text; the hex code #959eb5 provides strong contrast for small body copy.
Questions about #959eb5
What is #959eb5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #959eb5 is rgb(149, 158, 181), in HSL hsl(223, 18%, 65%) and in CMYK 18%, 13%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #959eb5?
#959eb5 pairs well with black or charcoal for crisp contrast, while burgundy and muted terracotta add controlled warmth without overpowering its dusty blue base in branding, dashboards, and editorial layouts. Avoid pale backgrounds when you need the color to retain visual definition.
Is #959eb5 readable on white or black?
#959eb5 has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.83:1 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.