#98B4D2 Hex Color
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#98b4d2 is a light, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and very low saturation. Its soft, ashy appearance supports feelings of peace, trust, and reliability in healthcare, finance, and technology designs. Use it as a spacious UI background or spring palette base, pairing it with charcoal for clear text. The hex code #98b4d2 provides about 9.8:1 contrast with black.
Questions about #98b4d2
What is #98b4d2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98b4d2 is rgb(152, 180, 210), in HSL hsl(211, 39%, 71%) and in CMYK 28%, 14%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #98b4d2?
#98b4d2 pairs well with charcoal for readable text, white for clean contrast, and warm accents such as terracotta to balance its cool gray undertone. Use navy for a deeper, more dependable palette.
Is #98b4d2 readable on white or black?
#98b4d2 has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.79:1 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.