#98A196 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated green carries a quiet stability. Because #98a196 is so muted, it functions best as a supporting background or secondary tone rather than a focal point. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy to ground the washed-out tone. The hex code #98a196 offers excellent legibility for small body text when set against black, making it a functional choice for clean, organic brand interfaces.
Questions about #98a196
What is #98a196 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98a196 is rgb(152, 161, 150), in HSL hsl(109, 6%, 61%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 7%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #98a196 for a balanced palette?
Is #98a196 readable on white or black?
#98a196 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.87:1 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.