#98AEE5 Hex Color
A calm and steady unsaturated periwinkle
#98aee5 is a cool, unsaturated periwinkle that balances airy lightness with a grounded, reliable feel. This hue works effectively as a full-page background, providing enough contrast for black body text without overwhelming the eyes. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate grays for a polished, professional look in tech or security branding. The hex code for this soft, steady blue is #98aee5.
Questions about #98aee5
What is #98aee5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98aee5 is rgb(152, 174, 229), in HSL hsl(223, 60%, 75%) and in CMYK 34%, 24%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair best with #98aee5?
This unsaturated periwinkle works best when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or slate gray, which creates a high-contrast, professional tech aesthetic. For a softer, more harmonious look, try pairing it with muted creams or light sand tones to maintain an airy feel.
Is #98aee5 readable on white or black?
#98aee5 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.52:1 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.