#95A5A6 Hex Color

Dusty cyan with quiet confidence

Hex color #95a5a6 graphic
#95a5a6 is a muted cyan with ashy gray undertones, giving it a dusty, almost neutral appearance. Its medium-light value feels refreshing and dependable, supporting themes of trust, freedom, and clear communication. Use it as a supporting interface tone or product accent with charcoal or deep navy. Black text remains highly readable, and the hex code is #95a5a6.

Questions about #95a5a6

What is #95a5a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #95a5a6 is rgb(149, 165, 166), in HSL hsl(184, 9%, 62%) and in CMYK 10%, 1%, 0%, 35%.
Is #95a5a6 a warm or cool color?
#95a5a6 reads as a cool, muted cyan-gray because its blue-green bias keeps it crisp, while the gray component softens its saturation and prevents it from feeling bright or icy in most palettes.
What colors pair well with #95a5a6?
#95a5a6 pairs well with charcoal and navy for crisp contrast, while a warm accent can add depth without overpowering its dusty cyan-gray character across interfaces, branding, and restrained, balanced palettes.
Does #95a5a6 work with black or white text?
#95a5a6 works better with black text, which provides roughly an 8:1 contrast ratio and meets WCAG AA and AAA for normal-size text; white text is near 2:1 and generally fails accessibility targets.
Is #95a5a6 readable on white or black?
#95a5a6 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.21:1 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.