#98ABC6 Hex Color
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Heavily muted and mid-weight, this dusty pastel blue carries a gray undertone that keeps it calm without feeling cold. The hex code #98abc6 works best as a supporting tone or UI background, where black text stays readable at about 9.0:1 contrast. It flatters warm woods and terracotta, though it can wash out next to plain white.
Questions about #98abc6
What is #98abc6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98abc6 is rgb(152, 171, 198), in HSL hsl(215, 29%, 69%) and in CMYK 23%, 14%, 0%, 22%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #98abc6?
#98abc6 pairs well with warm, grounded tones like terracotta, rust, and cream, which balance its gray undertone. For a moodier palette, try charcoal or deep navy for text and accents.
Is #98abc6 readable on white or black?
#98abc6 has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.97:1 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.