#98ABD5 Hex Color
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#98abd5 is a dusty, desaturated blue with cool, ashy undertones. It functions well as a neutral UI background, providing a professional feel for tech or finance applications. Because black text maintains a high 9.1:1 contrast ratio against this shade, it remains highly readable. Use it alongside sharp whites or deep charcoals to prevent the color from appearing muddy. The hex code is #98abd5.
Questions about #98abd5
What is #98abd5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98abd5 is rgb(152, 171, 213), in HSL hsl(221, 42%, 72%) and in CMYK 29%, 20%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #98abd5 in a UI design?
#98abd5 works best when anchored by high-contrast neutrals like crisp white or deep charcoal. Avoid muddy combinations by layering this blue with sharp, clean greys rather than warm, earthy tones that might clash with its cool, ashy undertones.
Is #98abd5 readable on white or black?
#98abd5 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.12:1 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.