#98A3C2 Hex Color
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Not a vivid sky blue. The hex code #98a3c2 describes a dusty, gray-leaning blue whose low saturation gives it a soft, worn-in feel. It works best as a dominant background in finance or healthcare interfaces, where black text stays readable at about 8.4:1 contrast. Pair it with terracotta or deep plum to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #98a3c2
What is #98a3c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98a3c2 is rgb(152, 163, 194), in HSL hsl(224, 26%, 68%) and in CMYK 22%, 16%, 0%, 24%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #98a3c2?
Terracotta, deep plum, and warm cream all sharpen #98a3c2 without fighting its gray undertone. Skip crisp white next to it, since the pairing can wash the blue out.
Is #98a3c2 readable on white or black?
#98a3c2 has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.35:1 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.