#94A0BF color
The hex color #94A0BF is a light, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58% red, 62.7% green and 74.9% blue (148, 160, 191).
Its hue angle is 223°, with 25% saturation and 66% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 16% magenta, 0% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Moon Veil (#8D99B1), a difference of 3.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.04:1).
#94A0BF color codes
| HEX | #94A0BF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(148, 160, 191) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58%, 62.7%, 74.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(223, 25%, 66%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(223, 23%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 16%, 0%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.9, 2.55, -17.36) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.9, 17.55, 278.35) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.185, 35.198, 54.273) | |
| Decimal | 9740479 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #94A0BF, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #94A0BF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #94A0BF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #94A0BF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#97a2c0Protanopia
no red cones#939ebeDeuteranopia
no green cones#89a6aaTritanopia
no blue cones#a0a0a0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #94a0bf; }
.text { color: #94a0bf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #94a0bf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(148 160 191 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #94a0bf, #9e94bf); }
Similar colors
#8d99b1Moon Veil#869cbbSailing#91a8cfOld World#8d95aaSilverfish#8c92acCool Gray#8e97c7Easter Egg#8fa0d5Azureno#7c94b3Celestial Horizon
Questions
- What color is #94A0BF?
- #94A0BF is a light, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Moon Veil. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #94A0BF?
- The RGB value is 148, 160, 191: 148 red, 160 green and 191 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #94A0BF?
- The complementary color is #BFB394, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #94A0BF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.04:1 and white text 2.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.