#98A497 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted sage acts as a sophisticated neutral with a strong grey undertone. Because #98a497 feels grounded and steady, it excels as a background color for UI or organic branding. It provides excellent readability for black text, making it a functional choice for content-heavy pages. Pair it with soft, warm terracotta to add contrast without overwhelming its calm, earthy nature.
Questions about #98a497
What is #98a497 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98a497 is rgb(152, 164, 151), in HSL hsl(115, 7%, 62%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 8%, 36%.
What colors pair best with #98a497 for a balanced palette?
#98a497 pairs exceptionally well with warm, earthy tones like terracotta or deep charcoal to create contrast. Because this sage has a muted, grey-leaning quality, it also looks professional when combined with soft cream or off-white shades for a clean, organic aesthetic.
Is #98a497 suitable for text in interface design?
#98a497 functions best as a background color rather than a text color due to its muted intensity. For optimal accessibility on web interfaces, pair this shade with high-contrast, dark typography in black or dark gray to ensure content remains readable.
Is #98a497 readable on white or black?
#98a497 has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.09:1 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.