#98BDEA Hex Color
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#98bdea is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a light, airy quality. Because it is quite pale, black text stands out clearly against it with a 10.8:1 contrast ratio. This makes the hex code #98bdea an excellent choice for clean UI backgrounds or headers in healthcare and technology projects. Pair it with deep charcoal grays to ground its soft, washed-out character.
Questions about #98bdea
What is #98bdea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98bdea is rgb(152, 189, 234), in HSL hsl(213, 66%, 76%) and in CMYK 35%, 19%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #98bdea?
#98bdea works best when grounded by deep charcoal grays or slate tones, which balance its airy, unsaturated quality. For a more vibrant contrast, pairing it with muted coral or soft peach adds warmth without overwhelming the light blue base.
Is #98bdea readable on white or black?
#98bdea has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.80:1 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.