#98B0B6 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #98b0b6 blends cyan with a gray cast for a dusty, almost weathered finish. Its medium-light value suggests freedom and trust without feeling bright or playful. The hex code #98b0b6 works well as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or productivity interfaces, though black text offers the clearest small-text contrast.
Questions about #98b0b6
What is #98b0b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98b0b6 is rgb(152, 176, 182), in HSL hsl(192, 17%, 65%) and in CMYK 16%, 3%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #98b0b6?
The most effective pairings for #98b0b6 use charcoal text and muted burgundy accents, adding controlled warmth while preserving its gray-cyan base in restrained interface and branding palettes. Use burgundy sparingly for calls to action or key details.
Is #98b0b6 readable on white or black?
#98b0b6 has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.22:1 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.