#98B396 Hex Color
Quiet green with grounded softness
#98b396 is a light, dusty green with low saturation and soft gray undertones. Its gentle appearance suggests peace, safety, and stability, making it useful for wellness, gardening, organic, and spring designs. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or warm cream, since white can wash it out. The hex code #98b396 supports clear black body text.
Questions about #98b396
What is #98b396 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98b396 is rgb(152, 179, 150), in HSL hsl(116, 16%, 65%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 16%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #98b396?
Pair #98b396 with charcoal for strong, readable contrast, or use warm cream and terracotta for a softer palette suited to wellness, gardening, organic, and spring-focused designs with a calm, natural feel.
Is #98b396 readable on white or black?
#98b396 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.