#98A3A8 Hex Color
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Dusty and ashy, #98a3a8 acts as a muted, cyan-grey hybrid. This shade offers a refreshing feel that works well for productivity apps or aerospace branding. It conveys trust and clarity without being loud. Designers rely on the hex code #98a3a8 when they need a color that stays grounded.
Questions about #98a3a8
What is #98a3a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98a3a8 is rgb(152, 163, 168), in HSL hsl(199, 8%, 63%) and in CMYK 10%, 3%, 0%, 34%.
What kind of mood does this color create in a design?
This shade conveys professional trust and quiet clarity without feeling overwhelming or loud. Its muted cyan-grey hybrid nature makes it an excellent choice for corporate interfaces or productivity applications where you need to maintain a calm, focused environment for the user.
How does this color behave in terms of temperature?
While it sits firmly in the cool spectrum due to its cyan undertones, the desaturated grey quality keeps it from feeling icy. It functions as a neutral, making it versatile enough to pair with both sharp white backgrounds and deeper, darker charcoal tones.
Is #98a3a8 readable on white or black?
#98a3a8 has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.13:1 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.