#98AEC0 Hex Color
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#98aec0 is a dusty, ashy blue with very low saturation and a softened gray undertone. Its moderate lightness gives interfaces a steady, controlled feel suited to finance, healthcare, technology, and government. Use this hex code as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal, since it can look washed out beside white across large areas.
Questions about #98aec0
What is #98aec0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98aec0 is rgb(152, 174, 192), in HSL hsl(207, 24%, 67%) and in CMYK 21%, 9%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #98aec0?
#98aec0 pairs well with navy, charcoal, muted burgundy, and warm off-white, giving its gray-blue base enough contrast without making the palette feel stark. Use navy or charcoal for text and burgundy sparingly as a controlled accent in finance, civic, or technology layouts.
Is #98aec0 readable on white or black?
#98aec0 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.15:1 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.