#95D5FF Hex Color
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Not a corporate blue and nowhere near navy, #95d5ff is a pale, unsaturated sky tone with a cool, milky cast. It reads gentle and clean, which suits healthcare, baby products, and spring layouts. The hex code works best as a wide background base. It washes out beside pure white, so anchor it with charcoal or deep navy text.
Questions about #95d5ff
What is #95d5ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #95d5ff is rgb(149, 213, 255), in HSL hsl(204, 100%, 79%) and in CMYK 42%, 16%, 0%, 0%.
What text color works best on #95d5ff?
Black text reads most clearly on #95d5ff, with a contrast ratio of about 13.2:1. That clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for small body text, so charcoal or darker type keeps layouts accessible.
What colors pair well with #95d5ff?
Deep navy grounds its lightness, while a warm coral accent adds contrast without clashing. Both work because the color is unsaturated and needs stronger neighbors to hold attention.
Is #95d5ff readable on white or black?
#95d5ff has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.23:1 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.