#95BCD5 Hex Color
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Healthcare apps and nursery packaging often call for a pastel blue like #95bcd5. The hex code reads like a mid blue softened by mixing gray, light and very low in saturation. It works best as a supporting tone behind dark text, which clears WCAG AA at about 10.4:1. Pair it with charcoal or muted terracotta; next to plain white it can look washed out.
Questions about #95bcd5
What is #95bcd5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #95bcd5 is rgb(149, 188, 213), in HSL hsl(203, 43%, 71%) and in CMYK 30%, 12%, 0%, 16%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #95bcd5?
Muted terracotta, charcoal, and warm sand give #95bcd5 contrast without breaking its soft mood, while navy deepens it for finance or nautical layouts. Cream also works better than pure white, which can wash the color out.
Is black or white text better on #95bcd5?
Black text reads most clearly on #95bcd5, reaching about 10.4:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 threshold WCAG AA requires for body text. White text falls far short of that, so avoid it for small copy.
What mood does #95bcd5 convey?
The light value and very low saturation read as gentle, honest, and dependable, which suits security, healthcare, and youth-focused brands. It feels calm without the formality of a deep corporate blue.
Is #95bcd5 readable on white or black?
#95bcd5 has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.43:1 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.