#989CEA Hex Color
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With a cool, desaturated tone, the hex code #989cea brings a structured yet gentle feel to interface designs. It holds enough weight to serve as a reliable background, and black text offers excellent readability against it. This shade pairs well with warm tans or deep forest greens, creating a professional palette that avoids the washed-out, chalky look typical of many lighter pastels.
Questions about #989cea
What is #989cea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #989cea is rgb(152, 156, 234), in HSL hsl(237, 66%, 76%) and in CMYK 35%, 33%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #989cea for a professional palette?
#989cea works effectively with warm neutrals like tan or deep forest green to create a sophisticated, grounded aesthetic. These combinations provide enough contrast to keep the interface feeling structured rather than washed out, balancing the cool, desaturated nature of the periwinkle base.
Is #989cea readable on white or black?
#989cea has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.27:1 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.