#98BDA1 Hex Color
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Reach for #98bda1 when a design needs a soft, dusty green background, like spring packaging or a wellness brand. Its low saturation and gray undertone read gentle rather than fresh, so it flatters cream, terracotta, and charcoal. Black text passes easily on top at about 10.1:1 contrast. The hex code #98bda1 works best as a dominant base, not a small accent.
Questions about #98bda1
What is #98bda1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98bda1 is rgb(152, 189, 161), in HSL hsl(135, 22%, 67%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 15%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #98bda1?
#98bda1 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted terracotta, which bring out its gray undertone without overwhelming it. Dusty plum also makes a handsome split-complementary partner.
Is #98bda1 readable on white or black?
#98bda1 has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.12:1 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.