#988C9C Hex Color
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#988c9c is a muted mauve that sits between gray and purple. Its low saturation gives it a soft, calm character, while a faint violet undertone keeps it from reading flat. Use it as a background for warm accents, or as a quieter alternative to lavender in branding and UI work.
Questions about #988c9c
What is #988c9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #988c9c is rgb(152, 140, 156), in HSL hsl(285, 7%, 58%) and in CMYK 3%, 10%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #988c9c?
Soft grays, warm creams, and deep navy all flatter #988c9c. For stronger contrast, pair it with charcoal or a rich burgundy to balance its muted violet tone.
Is #988c9c readable on white or black?
#988c9c has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.56:1 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.