#98ACC5 Hex Color
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Like a worn chambray shirt, this dusty pastel blue carries a gray cast that keeps it muted and calm. That softness suits healthcare, finance, and baby product design. The hex code #98acc5 works best as a background or supporting tone under black text, which reaches about 9.0:1 contrast. It also flatters warm terracotta accents.
Questions about #98acc5
What is #98acc5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98acc5 is rgb(152, 172, 197), in HSL hsl(213, 28%, 68%) and in CMYK 23%, 13%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #98acc5?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and dusty rose balance its cool gray cast, while deep navy grounds it for a nautical palette. Cream instead of pure white also keeps the pairing from looking washed out.
Is #98acc5 readable on white or black?
#98acc5 has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.04:1 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.