#95B5D8 Hex Color
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#95b5d8 is a light, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and very low saturation. Its softened pastel quality suggests peace, trust, and dependable control without feeling cold or severe. Use it as a supporting tone for healthcare, finance, technology, or spring-themed layouts. The #95b5d8 hex code also works well as a UI background with black text.
Questions about #95b5d8
What is #95b5d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #95b5d8 is rgb(149, 181, 216), in HSL hsl(211, 46%, 72%) and in CMYK 31%, 16%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #95b5d8?
Pair #95b5d8 with charcoal for strong readable contrast, while muted burgundy or terracotta accents add warmth without overpowering its dusty blue base. This works well in finance dashboards, healthcare interfaces, and restrained brand palettes.
Is #95b5d8 readable on white or black?
#95b5d8 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.87:1 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.