#95C5CF Hex Color
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#95c5cf is a light, dusty cyan with cool gray undertones and very low saturation. Its softened brightness suggests peace, youth, and refreshing clarity without feeling vivid. Use it as a supporting tone for spring, children’s, technology, or aerospace designs, especially behind dark text. The hex code #95c5cf provides about 11.2:1 contrast with black, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #95c5cf
What is #95c5cf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #95c5cf is rgb(149, 197, 207), in HSL hsl(190, 38%, 70%) and in CMYK 28%, 5%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #95c5cf?
#95c5cf pairs well with charcoal text, muted navy, and warm terracotta accents because its cool, ashy base gains definition from dark neutrals and controlled warmth. Use it as a broad background, then reserve terracotta for small interface or illustration details.
Is #95c5cf readable on white or black?
#95c5cf has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.16:1 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.