#98AFB9 Hex Color
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#98afb9 is a dusty, desaturated blue with strong grey undertones. It offers a muted alternative to bright sky tones, making it effective for modern tech interfaces or professional branding where subtle confidence is required. Because black text maintains excellent readability against this hex code, it functions well as a background or base color. Pair it with deep charcoal to ground its airy quality.
Questions about #98afb9
What is #98afb9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98afb9 is rgb(152, 175, 185), in HSL hsl(198, 19%, 66%) and in CMYK 18%, 5%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #98afb9?
#98afb9 works best when anchored by deep, neutral tones to balance its airy, desaturated character. Pairing this shade with charcoal or deep navy provides the contrast necessary for text readability and sophisticated, modern professional branding.
Is #98afb9 a warm or cool color?
#98afb9 sits firmly on the cool side of the spectrum due to its strong slate-grey undertones. It avoids the vibrancy of primary blues, resulting in a restrained, calming aesthetic that feels more like a misty morning sky.
Is #98afb9 readable on white or black?
#98afb9 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.16:1 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.