#0998EA Hex Color
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#0998ea is a bright, saturated blue with a cool cyan undertone. Its bold energy suits calls to action, technology interfaces, finance dashboards, and security branding. Use it as a focused accent against white or navy rather than a full-page background. Black text reads clearly at about 6.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #0998ea.
Questions about #0998ea
What is #0998ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0998ea is rgb(9, 152, 234), in HSL hsl(202, 93%, 48%) and in CMYK 96%, 35%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #0998ea?
#0998ea pairs well with white for crisp contrast, navy for a grounded interface, and charcoal for softer text hierarchy, especially when the blue is reserved for buttons, links, or status accents instead of used across an entire page.
Does #0998ea look warm or cool?
#0998ea reads as a cool, bright blue because its strong cyan undertone shifts it away from violet and warmer, muted blues, giving interfaces a crisp, energetic feel without the softness associated with dusty or gray-blue shades. It suits technology, finance, and security interfaces.
Is #0998ea readable on white or black?
#0998ea has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.69:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.