#95A6B6 Hex Color
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#95a6b6 is a muted, slate blue that leans heavily into grey. Because it is desaturated, the hex code functions well as a neutral base for corporate tech or government UI. It avoids the intensity of pure blue, appearing professional and secure. Use black text for high legibility, as it offers strong 8.4:1 contrast. Pair this tone with warm cream to prevent it from appearing too clinical.
Questions about #95a6b6
What is #95a6b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #95a6b6 is rgb(149, 166, 182), in HSL hsl(209, 18%, 65%) and in CMYK 18%, 9%, 0%, 29%.
Why does #95a6b6 work well for professional interfaces?
#95a6b6 functions as a reliable, desaturated base that avoids the visual fatigue of pure blue. Its heavy grey undertone conveys stability and security, making it ideal for institutional branding, technical documentation, or dashboard backgrounds where clarity is essential.
What colors pair best with #95a6b6?
Because #95a6b6 is inherently cool and muted, pairing it with warm neutrals creates the best balance. Using a warm cream prevents the UI from feeling clinical, while deep charcoal or dark navy text ensures high readability against the mid-tone background.
Is #95a6b6 readable on white or black?
#95a6b6 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.40:1 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.