#98A7C1 Hex Color

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#98a7c1 is the hex code for a dusty pastel blue with ashy gray undertones. Its low saturation and lightness read as calm and reliable, which suits finance, healthcare, and baby product design. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 8.6:1 contrast. Pair it with burgundy or navy for depth. It works best as a supporting tone, since it can wash out next to white.

Questions about #98a7c1

What is #98a7c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98a7c1 is rgb(152, 167, 193), in HSL hsl(218, 25%, 68%) and in CMYK 21%, 13%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #98a7c1?
Deeper blues like navy and warm accents like burgundy or terracotta give #98a7c1 contrast and depth. Cream also works when plain white feels too stark against it.
Is #98a7c1 readable on white or black?
#98a7c1 has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.63:1 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.