#95A5CC Hex Color
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A dusty, unsaturated blue, #95a5cc provides a cool base for professional digital interfaces. Its muted tone prevents the eye strain often caused by pure white backgrounds. Pair this color with deep charcoal for text, as it supports a high 8.5:1 contrast ratio that ensures excellent readability for body copy. The hex code for this soft, reliable shade is #95a5cc.
Questions about #95a5cc
What is #95a5cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #95a5cc is rgb(149, 165, 204), in HSL hsl(223, 35%, 69%) and in CMYK 27%, 19%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #95a5cc?
Deep charcoal or slate grays provide the best contrast for text readability against #95a5cc. For accent colors, warm metallics like brushed bronze or soft, muted creams create a sophisticated, balanced palette that keeps the design feeling grounded and professional.
Is #95a5cc considered a cool or warm blue?
#95a5cc is distinctly cool, though its high level of desaturation gives it a dusty quality that feels less harsh than primary blues. This undertone makes it a versatile neutral that recedes visually, keeping user focus on the primary content.
Is #95a5cc readable on white or black?
#95a5cc has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.53:1 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.