#95C8E8 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated blue has a distinct ashy undertone that softens its impact. Because it feels airy and cool, #95c8e8 serves well as a background for clean, modern interfaces or baby-themed branding. It offers strong readability for black text, ensuring WCAG compliance for body copy. Pair this hex code with a sharp charcoal gray to ground the washed-out lightness of the blue.
Questions about #95c8e8
What is #95c8e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #95c8e8 is rgb(149, 200, 232), in HSL hsl(203, 64%, 75%) and in CMYK 36%, 14%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #95c8e8?
This pale blue works best when grounded by darker, neutral tones that provide visual weight without overpowering its airy quality. Try pairing #95c8e8 with a charcoal or deep slate gray to maintain readability and create a balanced, modern professional aesthetic.
Is #95c8e8 readable on white or black?
#95c8e8 has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.70:1 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.