#98A988 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated green carries a muted, earthy quality that avoids the neon intensity of standard lime. Because it lacks saturation, #98a988 functions best as a supporting tone or background rather than a focal point. Pair it with deep charcoal or warm slate to anchor the palette. Since black text provides excellent contrast against this hex code, it works effectively for readable, low-stress UI designs.
Questions about #98a988
What is #98a988 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98a988 is rgb(152, 169, 136), in HSL hsl(91, 16%, 60%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 20%, 34%.
What colors pair best with #98a988 for balanced UI designs?
#98a988 thrives when paired with charcoal or deep slate, which provide the structural contrast needed to make this muted green pop without overwhelming the layout. You can also use soft cream or warm white for a clean, organic look.
Is #98a988 a good choice for text-heavy interfaces?
#98a988 works exceptionally well as a background or accent color in low-stress interfaces because its desaturated, earthy quality minimizes eye strain. Always ensure your foreground text is a high-contrast dark shade to maintain readability standards for users.
Is #98a988 readable on white or black?
#98a988 has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.36:1 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.