#98A8AB Hex Color
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Soft and muted, #98a8ab sits between dusty cyan and cool gray, with low saturation and an ashy finish. This hex code suggests clarity and trust without feeling bright or childish. It works as a supporting tone in technology and productivity interfaces. Black text reaches about 8.5:1 contrast against it, making body copy readable.
Questions about #98a8ab
What is #98a8ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98a8ab is rgb(152, 168, 171), in HSL hsl(189, 10%, 63%) and in CMYK 11%, 2%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #98a8ab?
#98a8ab pairs well with charcoal, off-white, and muted terracotta because its gray base lets darker neutrals add structure while a restrained warm accent prevents the palette from feeling flat across broad layouts. Use charcoal for text and terracotta sparingly for calls to action.
Does #98a8ab read warm or cool?
#98a8ab reads cool because its blue-cyan hue and gray cast outweigh any warmth from its moderate lightness. Its low saturation softens that chill, giving layouts a settled, dusty feel instead of the crisp energy associated with vivid cyan.
Is #98a8ab readable on white or black?
#98a8ab has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.52:1 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.