#98B2EA Hex Color
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The hex code #98b2ea is a light, cool blue with soft saturation and a clean, slightly lavender cast. Its airy finish suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed interfaces, especially as a dominant background. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for structure. Black text provides about 9.9:1 contrast, making it suitable behind small body copy.
Questions about #98b2ea
What is #98b2ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98b2ea is rgb(152, 178, 234), in HSL hsl(221, 66%, 76%) and in CMYK 35%, 24%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #98b2ea?
Deep navy or charcoal provide strong structure against #98b2ea, while muted green or soft purple create gentler, coordinated palettes; use the darker tones for text, borders, and navigation, and reserve the lighter blue for backgrounds, panels, or secondary controls.
Is #98b2ea a warm or cool color?
#98b2ea reads as a cool blue because its blue base is softened by a slight lavender cast rather than yellow or green undertones. Its pale, airy appearance can feel calm and clean, making it suitable for gentle interfaces and spacious layouts.
Is #98b2ea readable on white or black?
#98b2ea has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.89:1 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.