#95BDC3 Hex Color
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This dusty cyan carries a muted, desaturated character that avoids being overly vivid. Because it reads as a grounded, airy pastel, #95bdc3 functions best as a supporting background rather than a bold highlight. Pair it with dark charcoal text to ensure clear readability. The hex code for this ashy blue is #95bdc3, which brings a refreshing, professional touch to UI designs and technology branding.
Questions about #95bdc3
What is #95bdc3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #95bdc3 is rgb(149, 189, 195), in HSL hsl(188, 28%, 67%) and in CMYK 24%, 3%, 0%, 24%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What text color should I pair with #95bdc3?
You should pair #95bdc3 with high-contrast text to ensure accessibility and readability. Dark charcoal or deep navy provides the necessary visual weight to anchor this airy, muted shade, preventing the typography from feeling washed out against such a soft background.
Is #95bdc3 a good choice for professional branding?
Yes, #95bdc3 offers a clean, reliable aesthetic for technology and wellness branding because of its desaturated, grounded nature. It avoids the intensity of brighter cyans, creating a calming, professional atmosphere that feels modern yet approachable rather than overly aggressive or vivid.
Is #95bdc3 readable on white or black?
#95bdc3 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.34:1 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.